School Counseling Track

Earn Your School Counseling Degree at the University of Florida

Unlock your potential as a school counselor with our comprehensive 72-credit hour dual master’s and specialist program. Whether you want to work in public or private elementary, middle, or secondary schools, our school counseling degree specialty area equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary for success.

Tailored to meet Florida standards, our school counseling degree path ensures you not only learn to excel in your role: supporting students’ educational and emotional needs. We equip our students with the pre-professional competencies for Florida Department of Education Certification in School Counseling.

The GRE is not required to apply for this program.

Our approach to school counseling

Under the guidance of experienced educators, you’ll gain hands-on experience that translates directly to real-world scenarios. We designed our curriculum to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills that make a difference in schools and students’ lives.

The central purpose of the school counseling degree specialty area is to teach students to conceptualize and organize a school-based program around the eight goals that characterize developmental guidance and counseling. Because of this, our program prepares competent graduates who understand and facilitate positive change in:

• school environments
• self and others
• students’ attitudes and behaviors
• students’ decision-making and problem-solving skills
• students’ interpersonal and communication skills
• students’ school success skills
• students’ career awareness and educational planning
• students’ community pride and involvement