School Counseling (48 Hours) – Arkansas

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.

Arkansas requires that applicants for this licensure have a master’s in school counseling or a master’s in another area plus a program of study in school counseling.

Additional Requirements

Enrollment in the Master of Education in School Counseling offered by Liberty University requires a student to pursue teacher/administrator licensure in Virginia and then earn an Arkansas educator or school administrator license by reciprocity.

For more information:

https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/Guidance_Counseling_Endorsement_License_K_12_final__2023_EEF.pdf

https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guidance-and-school-counseling