University of Nevada, Las Vegas  

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling, a 48 semester hour program, prepares professional counselors to meet the academic, career, personal, mental health and social needs of culturally and linguistically diverse K-12 student populations. The program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), and prepares school counselors to:

• Serve as advocates, educational leaders, team members, consultants, and counselors to maximize opportunities for students to succeed academically,

• Address the academic, career, and personal/social needs of all students in the school,

• Serve as leaders of equity and achievement and be able to address institutional and environmental barriers impeding student progress,

• Through the collection and dissemination of data, advocate for systemic change to promote student achievement and academic success,

• Become managers of resources and partnership builders, enlisting the support of parents, agencies, and community members.