Adv. Certificate in School Counseling

The Certificate of Advanced Study in Education (CASE) is designed for the professional educator who is seeking further study without pursuing an additional degree. The CASE, sometimes referred to as the Plus-30 Option, is awarded after the successful completion of a ten-course sequence in the chosen area of concentration. Those employed in public school systems that successfully complete a CASE are often eligible for salary enhancements in recognition of their advanced study. Concentration areas include:

• Administration and Supervision
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Educational Technology
• Montessori Education
• Reading Education
• School Counseling
• Special Education

MA in School Counseling

The Master of Arts degree is geared toward the individual who is interested in the study of Education as an academic discipline and who is considering the pursuit of advanced degree options beyond the master's level. Programs place an emphasis on conducting scholarly research and require the completion of a Master's Thesis. Concentration areas include:

• Administration and Supervision
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Educational Technology
• School Counseling

MEd in School Counseling

The Master of Education degree offers current or aspiring education professionals the opportunity to pursue a 36 - 39 credit-hour program (48 hours in School Counseling) comprised of both specialty area and Education Core courses. Programs provide students the opportunity to pursue advanced study of topics in education. Concentration areas include:

• Administration and Supervision
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Educational Technology
• Montessori Education
• Reading Education
• School Counseling
• Special Education