Master of Science in Education in Counseling - School Counselor University of the Southwest

Master of Science in Education in Counseling - School Counselor

The School Counseling program focuses on the relations and interactions between students and their school environment with the expressed purpose of reducing the effect of environmental and institutional barriers that impede student academic success. The profession fosters conditions that ensure educational equity, access, and academic success for all students P-12. For those individuals who already have a Master's Degree but wish to become a licensed school counselor in New Mexico, the School Counseling Post-Master's Licensure program is an option.

New Mexico Residents: The School Counseling is accredited by the New Mexico Public Education Department to prepare school counselors for licensure.

Residents of States Other Than New Mexico: It is imperative that out-of-state residents contact their state's department of education to determine if USW's program meets their state's licensing and certification regulations.