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Kansas State University 
The faculty of the school counseling master’s program at Kansas State University are committed to preparing professional school counselors to be knowledgeable, ethical, caring decision makers. The program’s mission is to prepare professional school counselors to effectively implement comprehensive school counseling programs to address students’ academic/learning, career, and social emoti0nal mental health needs. In addition, the program strives to prepare professional school counselors who are leaders in schools and the profession. The program’s courses and experiences prepare professional school counselors to contribute to student development and learning, guidance and counseling of students, and theory-driven and research-guided practice.
Institution Location
1100 Mid-Campus Drive North
Bluemont Hall 369
Manhattan KS, US
66506-5312
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Specialty
School Counseling
Locations and Delivery Types
Manhattan and Olathe (accredited July 2019 - December 2023) Digitally delivery accredited since July 2025
Program Degree
Ed.S.
Accredited Under Standards
2016
- Graduates of this program are considered CACREP graduates beginning September 1, 1999
- Accreditation Start Date: March 1, 2001
- Accreditation Expiration: October 31, 2032
- Accreditation Status: Accredited
Program Outcomes Report
https://coe.k-state.edu/academics/program-areas/counseling-graduate-programs/
Status Information
The specialized practice area was found to substantially meet the standards with some minor standards-related deficiencies for which the Board requires further information.
Additional information is required for the following standard:
Standard 4.B – The Counselor Education Program needs to address evaluation of program objectives.
Program History
The transition from an M.S. degree to an Ed.S. degree was approved in January 2023. August 31, 2023, is the last day of accreditation for the M.S. degree and September 1, 2023, is the first day of accreditation for the Ed.S. degree. - M.S degree last graduating class: May 9, 2025 - Ed.S. degree first graduating class: May 9, 2025