School Counseling Program
Mission Statement
The UNF School Counseling program prepares highly impactful professional school counselor leaders who advocate and promote the development and educational opportunities of students in all school communities within the context of the American School Counselor Association’s National Model and Council for Accreditation and Related Educational Program (CACREP) 2024 standards.
The UNF School Counseling program is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
The UNF school Counseling program is also accredited by the state of Florida and each graduate of the program will have fulfilled the educational requirements for Florida certification as school counselors and the University of North Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees.
About the Program
Major: Counselor Education
Concentration: School Counseling
Degree: Master of Education
- Hybrid program of study (both online and in-person classes)
- Cohort-based
- A 60-credit Master of Education degree in Counselor Education for all degree completers
- Florida initial educator certification program with eligibility for school counseling certification
- CACREP accredited
Online Information Sessions
Learn more about the School Counseling Program, the school counseling profession and the admissions process Q&A at an information session. Email SchoolCounseling@unf.edu for accommodations or questions.
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Admissions
There are two steps for applying to the School Counseling Program. The first step is to complete an application through the Graduate School. This requires the submission of all transcripts, a current resume, a letter describing your interest in the program and the school counseling profession, and three professional references.
The second application step occurs following the completion of your graduate application through the UNF Graduate School. If your application meets the general UNF Graduate School admissions criteria, the School Counseling Program Director, Dr. Chris Janson (c.janson@unf.edu), will contact you to schedule an interview with program faculty members.