Counselor Education

The M.S. in School Counseling and the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

As reported in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Academic Analytics ranked K-State’s Counselor Education Program among the top-10 programs nationally in the 2006 Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index. The Index compiles overall institutional rankings on 166 large research universities, which include 15 or more Ph.D. programs, as well as 61 smaller research universities, which contain between one and 14 Ph.D. programs. Faculty members are judged on three factors: publications, which can include the number of books and journal articles published as well as citations of journal articles; federal-grant dollars awarded; and honors and awards.

Master's Degree in School Counseling

The M.S. in school counseling at Kansas State University is a 48-hour program designed to prepare dynamic, professional school counselors to be team leaders who implement comprehensive school counseling programs that are integral to the total educational program. School counselors are prepared to support students' achievement and learning and their academic, career, and personal/social development. There are two options for licensure as a school counselor in Kansas. One option is for individuals who have a professional teaching license; the second option, the parallel pathway, is for individuals who do not have a professional teaching license. The parallel pathway option requires additional field experience over two semesters in schools.

Student Learning Outcomes for M.S. in School Counseling
Of the 11 standards prescribed by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and the learning outcomes prescribed by our accrediting agency (Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs), the learning outcomes addressed as part of the program's assessment of student learning plan follow:

1. The school counselor understands the major theories of individual and group counseling and demonstrates appropriate skills, techniques, and the use of technology in implementing individual and group counseling and classroom guidance activities designed to promote educational, career, personal, and social development of students. (KSDE Standard 4)
2. The school counselor understands and demonstrates knowledge of assessment and research procedures and instruments needs to assist all students. (KSDE Standard 5)
3. The school counselor has knowledge of career development and applies a systematic plan for assisting all students through their developmental stages. (KSDE Standard 6)

→ School Counseling MS Assessment Alignment Matrix (PDF)
→ Transition Points for the M.S. in School Counseling (PDF)

Doctoral Degree in Counselor Education and Supervision

The Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision prepares graduates for professional leadership roles in counselor education, supervision, advanced counseling practice, and research. The program is intended to develop advanced knowledge and competencies in counseling. The program emphasizes theory, research, and professional practice guided and informed by research and theory.

Student Learning Outcomes for Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
Of the learning outcomes prescribed by our accrediting agency (Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs [CACREP]), the learning outcomes addressed by the program's assessment of student learning outcomes plan follow:

1. Understands quantitative research designs and data analysis.
2. Demonstrates a personal theoretical counseling orientation that is based on a review of existing counseling theories.
3. Demonstrates the application of theory and skills of clinical supervision.

→ CES Ph.D. Assessment Alignment Matrix (PDF)