Counseling and Graduate Education

Department of Counseling and Graduate Education

School of Education

Brad Oliver, Chair

260-481-6861 ~ Neff Hall 250

Graduate programs in the Department of Counseling and Graduate Education are designed to prepare candidates to be highly qualified elementary, secondary, or special education teachers, administrative leaders, or professional counselors. These programs have earned professional accreditation from the Indiana Department of Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs.

Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.)

Major Areas of Study

• Counselor Education (Clinical Mental Health Counseling: 60 credits, School Counseling: 60 credits, or College Counseling and Student Affairs: 60 credits)
• Counselor Education (Student Affairs: 48 credits)
• Educational Leadership (30 credits)
• Elementary Education (30 credits)
• Secondary Education (30 credits)
• Special Education (30 credits)

Certificates

Major Areas of Study

• School Administration, Certificate (Post-Master’s) (18 credits)
• Special Education, Certificate (Post-Baccalaureate) in Mild Intervention (18 credits)
• Teaching English as a New Language, Certificate (Post-Baccalaureate) (18 credits)

Licensure

Major Areas of Study

• Transition To Teaching - All Grades P-12 (24 credits) (Non-degree Licensure Program)
• Transition To Teaching - Elementary Education (24 credits) (Non-degree Licensure Program)
• Transition To Teaching - Secondary Education (18 credits) (Non-degree Licensure Program)
• Transition To Teaching - Special Education (24 credits) (Non-degree Licensure Program)

See School of Education  page for regulations and policies for these degrees.