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School Counseling (48 Hours) – Georgia
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.
Georgia requires that applicants for this licensure have either
Option One
Completed a state-approved certification preparation program in School Counseling at the master’s degree level or higher in a counseling area and to have submitted of a valid National Certified School Counselor (NCSC) credential issued by the National Board of Certified Counselors, or
Option Two
Completed a master’s degree or higher in a counseling area and submission of a valid State of Georgia Professional Counselor’s license issued by the Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State
Additional Requirements
Applicant must meet Special Georgia Requirements (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.24) applicable to the field of school counseling
- Content knowledge assessment – pass the GACE content knowledge assessment at the professional level
- Special education – coursework in the identification and education of children who have special educational needs with a grade of B or better
- Meet Standard of Conduct
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