* M.Ed. in School Counseling with ESA Certification (WA)


Considered a "lighthouse" program in the State of Washington, this 72 credit master's in education program is ideal for those passionate about making a real difference in schools. The program is rigorous and personalized, stressing "community" and mutual support and caring.

Other key distinctives...
  • Views the work of the school counselor from a developmental-systems theoretical lens
  • Blends theory, research, and best practices
  • Emphasizes family systems and multicultural understanding
  • Focuses on the whole student (physical, mental, social, emotional, spiritual)
  •  Takes a strengths-based approach, attempting to see what's "good" in the student's life
Here's a fall 2008 cohort photo of our master's and doctoral students. (above)

2009 Graduates (below)

See SPU web site for additional information: http://www.spu.edu/depts/soe/academics/graduate/counseling.asp; also feel free to contact Dr. Cher Edwards (edwards@spu.edu), chair, Department of Counselor Education

DOCTORAL PROGRAMS: PhD in Counselor Education or EdD with a school counseling focus?