Program Description
The 30-credit 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 mental health counseling emphasis. Most students will complete the program on a part-time basis, taking one or two classes per semester, including summers.
Individuals choosing the School Counseling Emphasis typically are interested either 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. Students choosing this emphasis must complete a minimum of 30 credits.
Additional information is available at https://www.clemson.edu/education/academics/masters-specialist-programs/masters-education-counselor-education/index.html.
