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Master of Arts in Counseling
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School Counseling Plus+
The Master of Arts in School Counseling Plus+ at MNU is designed to train you as a school counselor, plus…
- Two licenses: School Counseling and Licensed Professional Counselor
- This program is eligible for the RISE Opportunity Scholarship. MNU has committed over 2 million dollars to support adult students who wish to complete an advanced degree. Apply now or connect with admissions to learn more: pgadmissions@mnu.edu or 913.971.3800
- 50% of our students are hired in their last year of the program on provisional licensure (KS only)
- 100% of our students secure a job at the conclusion of the program
- No previous teaching experience required (Parallel Pathways program)
- Coursework in both professional counseling and school counseling
YOU SHOULD KNOW
- Meets on-site and on-line, day/evening hybrid or evening
- Complete your Master’s degree in 33 months
- Attend classes in Olathe
Our School Counseling Plus+ is for students whose passion for counseling is geared toward a desire to work with students as a school counselor. This track prepares you to provide excellence in counseling services to children in pre-K-12 settings. School counselors assist students and their families as well as other educators and administrators. Facilitating teamwork, counseling, teaching coping skills and dealing with developmental problems are just some of the issues you will encounter on a daily basis.
The course work of the entire counseling program prepares you to be a general counselor first and then adds classes specifically designed as a means of better preparing you for work within the area of school counseling.
The School Counseling program at MNU is unique because it allows school counselors the opportunity to have dual licensure:Â
- School Counseling license through the Kansas Department of Education (Missouri will reciprocate this license); andÂ
- Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) license through the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.Â
School counseling students will take the same core classes as those in the other two tracks allowing them the benefit of the same training as others who will obtain their LPC. Parallel Pathway candidates (those who do not have a professional teaching license) must take an additional 2 credit hours of field experience.
Ask about our RISE Opportunity Scholarship!
A degree from MNU is a competitively priced, affordable option designed for students with a busy schedule. We’re here to help you find the best options to assist you as you work toward earning your degree.
CREDIT HOURS:
- Mental Health and Marriage Couple, & Family 60 total
- School Counseling 62-64 total
Tuition:
See Program Costs for more information.
RISE Opportunity Scholarship
This program is eligible for the RISE Opportunity Scholarship. MNU has committed over 2 million dollars to support adult students who wish to complete an advanced degree. Apply now or connect with admissions to learn more: pgadmissions@mnu.edu or 913.971.3800
Payment Options
Your degree is an investment in your future. We have a variety of different payment options available, so you can choose the option or combination of options, that best fits your situation. The Total cost will be calculated based on your program and can be divided into multiple payments.
National Loan Repayment Program
Licensed primary care providers in eligible disciplines can receive loan repayment assistance for their qualifying educational debt through the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.
Financial Aid Available
The Master of Arts in Counseling program at MidAmerica Nazarene University is approved for the Federal Direct Student Loan Program. MNU School Code: 007032. Information and applications may be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Services Office at (913) 971-3298 or finaid@mnu.edu.