Counseling: K-12 School Counseling Emphasis (Certificate)

Effect systemic change within your school as a data-driven and culturally-responsive professional school counselor.

Make a difference with students and help impact their lives with graduate certificate in Counseling:K - 12 School Counseling Emphasis. This online program prepares you to promote the academic, career, personal and social development of K-12 students.

Why Study Counseling with a K-12 School Counseling Emphasis at UND?

Designed for working professionals, the online program prepares you to work as a school counselor —helping students overcome obstacles and reach their academic and career goals. Features of the program include:

• "Live" online classes held in the evening
• Two four-day visits to UND's campus during summer terms
• A semester-long practicum and an internship in a school close to your home
• Support services including library, tech support, accessible office hours and advising

Completion of coursework leads to eligibility for state department of education licensure in North Dakota and may be compatible with licensure requirements in other states.

Accreditation

The online M.A.in Counseling (K-12 School Counseling Emphasis) program is accredited by CAEP, Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and approved by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices for School Counselor Competencies (ESPB).