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University of Central Missouri  

Our 54-semester-hour Master of Science degree program provides self-explorative, curricular and extracurricular experiences, personal development of essential dispositions, as well as supervised practicum and internships that prepare graduates to conceptualize, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive school counseling programs based upon state and national standards. This program is approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for certification as a Professional School Counselor and meets the educational requirements for National Counselor Certification. Our program is dedicated to developing a culturally diverse student population and to draw students from local, regional, national, and international locations.

Progress Report Required

Institution Location

Lovinger Building, Room 4101
PO Box 800
Warrensburg MO, US
64093
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Specialty

School Counseling

Locations and Delivery Types

Lee's Summit and Warrensburg, MO

Program Degree

M.S.

Program Contact

Dr. Lucy Phillips
[email protected]
  • Graduates of this program are considered CACREP graduates beginning January 17, 2009
  • Accreditation Start Date: July 17, 2010
  • Accreditation Expiration: October 31, 2034
  • Accreditation Status: Accredited

Program Outcomes Report

https://www.ucmo.edu/academics/programs/masters-degrees/coe/counseling-and-educational-leadership/counseling-ms/index.php

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 standards:

1.Q – The Counselor Education Program needs to clarify academic advisor evaluation procedures.

1.T – The Counselor Education Program needs to address the number of qualified faculty.

1.U – The Counselor Education Program needs to ensure that over half of the course credit hours are taught by core faculty.

1.AA – The Counselor Education Program must address Faculty in Specialized practice areas.

2.C – The Counselor Education Program needs to address assessment of student acquisition of knowledge and skills.

2.E – The Counselor Education Program must address student fieldwork placement rates.