This CACREP-Accreditited program offers a Master of Science degree with a thesis option for individuals interested in a career in School Counseling.
Master of Science (M.S.) in School Counseling
The 48-credit MS degree with a concentration in School Counseling includes the coursework and field experiences (practicum/internships) required for certification as a School Counselor in Nebraska.
Don’t have a teaching certificate?
Nebraska now provides a path to an endorsement as a school counselor without a teaching certificate through the Alternative Degree Endorsement. An advisor will work with alternative endorsement applicants to ensure you complete the appropriate courses to meet this requirement.
Contact Mr. Thang Tran at tstran@unomaha.edu for more details.
Thesis Option
The thesis option includes an additional 6 hours of graduate credit applied to the 48-credit School Counseling concentration. This option provides an opportunity to obtain experience in original research. Students considering this option should have a strong interest in research methodology and a specific content area of research interest.
A master’s thesis involves original research completed under specific guidelines and timelines. These include, but may not be limited to:
- UNO Graduate Studies
- UNO Counseling Department guidelines
- Semester schedules
- Schedules of thesis committee members
Specific thesis guidelines are found Read the thesis guidelines.