Counselor Education, School Counseling Emphasis, EdS

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.

Summary of Degree Requirements

Students in this track must complete 30 credits, choosing courses as follows:

• Complete any of the courses currently required for school counselor certification that they have not previously completed
• Take elective courses (see below) approved by the advisor and based on the student’s professional goals

Counselor Education Electives for Eligible EdS Students

• EDC 8160 - Introduction to Couples and Family Counseling 3 Credits  
• EDC 8170 - Trauma and Crisis Counseling 3 Credits  
• EDC 8210 - Diagnostics of Psychopathology for Counselors 3 Credits  
• EDC 8220 - Addictions Counseling 3 Credits  
• EDC 8230 - Advanced Counseling Techniques and Strategies 3 Credits  
• EDC 8240 - Ethical Issues in Counseling 3 Credits  
• EDC 8400 - Independent Study in Counseling 1-3 Credits  
• EDC 8560 - College Admissions Counseling 3 Credits  
• EDC 8580 - Introduction to Play Therapy 3 Credits  
• EDC 8850 - Selected Topics 1-3 Credits