School Counseling (48 Hours) – Alaska

The M.Ed. School Counseling 48-hour program (MECU) is closed to new enrollments, but previously enrolled students are still permitted to finish this program. The below information addresses state requirements measured against the 48-hour program. Degree Completion Plans (DCPs) beginning after July 1, 2023, will reflect the 60-hour School Counseling Program (SHCO). Students on DCPs prior to 2023-2024 whose state requirements are 60 credit hours can contact LUO Academic Advising to switch to the new 23-24 60-hour M.Ed. School Counseling DCP.

Alaska requires that applicants for this licensure have a bachelor’s degree or higher and

Option 1

Completion of a teacher education program, or an alternate teacher preparation program accepted by the board or the commissioner with an endorsement in school counseling, or

Option 2

Completion of a counseling program at a regionally accredited institution.

Additional Requirements

Applicant must complete three semester hours in Alaskan studies. This is required as part of licensure eligibility for Alaska: https://education.alaska.gov/

Applicant must be able to demonstrate that the following mandatory training has been completed within the five years prior to the date of application: https://education.alaska.gov/teachercertification/mandatorytraining

For more information:

https://education.alaska.gov/teachercertification/certification/typec