Academic Programs
School Counseling (CACREP and CAEP Accredited)
Overview
Prepare to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with Bluefield University’s Master of Arts in School Counseling. This graduate program equips you with the knowledge, clinical skills, and ethical foundation needed to support academic achievement, emotional wellness, and career readiness in preK–12 school settings.
Whether you’re called to guide students through challenges or champion their long-term success, this CAEP & CACREP Accredited program blends theory with hands-on experience to prepare you for licensure and leadership in today’s schools.
School Counseling Degree Opportunities
At Bluefield University, your education goes beyond the classroom. Our Master of Arts in School Counseling is designed to develop confident, compassionate professionals ready to serve diverse student populations.
Program Highlights:
- Aligned with state licensure requirements for school counselors
- Focus on academic, career, and social-emotional development
- Hands-on practicum and internship experiences in real school settings
- Faculty mentorship with real-world counseling experience
- Small class sizes with personalized support
- Christ-centered approach to care, ethics, and leadership
Quick Program Details
Tuition: $525 Per Credit Hour
Next Start Online: October 2026
Time to Complete: 2-4 years
*Time to complete can be reduced with prior learning and transfer credits
Career Outlook
Graduates of Bluefield University’s Master of Arts in School Counseling are prepared for meaningful careers in education and student support services.
Career Paths Include:
- School Counselor (Elementary, Middle, or High School)
- Academic Advisor
- College and Career Readiness Counselor
- Student Support Specialist
With increasing awareness of student mental health needs, school counselors are more essential than ever—making this a high-impact, in-demand career path.
Courses & Competencies
Master of Arts
Total Credits: 60
For a full breakdown of each course, reference the academic catalog located in Academic Resources.
Core Requirements
- Orientation to Professional Counseling & Ethics
- DSM Applications in Counseling
- Counseling Theories
- Counseling Techniques
- Lifespan Development
- Career Development
- Group Counseling
- Counseling Diverse Populations
- Addictions Counseling
- Appraisal in Counseling
- Crisis Counseling
- Research
- Systems in Counseling
- Elective (Choose 1)
- Expressive Arts in Counseling
- Integration of Christianity & Counseling
- Counseling Children & Adolescents
- Practicum (100 Hours)
Concentration
- School Counseling
- School Internship I (300 Hours, 120 Direct) Elementary
- School Internship II (300 Hours, 120 Direct) Secondary
Additional Information
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