Educational Specialist in School Counseling

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree is 36 hour program, designed to assist school counselors who wish to continue their professional and academic development. Obtaining an Ed.S. degree will qualify the student to receive an AA Certificate from the Department of Education. The Ed.S. degree requires the student to participate in a research and clinical (internship) track of study. Prerequisites for admission to the Ed.S. program in School Counseling are a Master’s degree in school counseling, admittance to the Graduate School, and participation in a formal application process to the Counselor Education Program, which includes an interview for applicants who meet the required criteria.