Counselor Education, School Counseling Emphasis, EdS

Program Description

The Education Specialist (EdS) degree in Counselor Education is designed for individuals who already possess a master’s degree in counseling and who seek to further their knowledge and skills in counseling. Students entering this program must choose either a School Counseling emphasis or a Clinical Mental Health counseling emphasis. Most students will complete the program on a part-time basis, taking 1 or 2 classes per semester, including summers. All students must complete the program in six years. Courses are taught in the evenings, Monday through Thursday, at 4:30 or later at either the University Center in Greenville or on Clemson’s main campus.

School Counseling Emphasis

Individuals choosing this emphasis typically are interested in completing requirements for school counseling certification or in advancing their knowledge and skills in school counseling to be eligible for salaries at the master’s +30/EdS pay rate.

Additional information is available at http://www.clemson.edu/education/academics/masters-specialist-programs/education-specialist-counselor-education/index.html.