Educational Counseling (MEd)

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The Master of Education degree in Educational Counseling is designed for individuals seeking a career or advancement opportunities in postsecondary education as an academic or outreach counselor. The degree includes a theoretical and practical background in student affairs and counseling.

The program meets current requirements for postsecondary counseling positions in the California state system, particularly for those who wish to work in the public community college system. A minimum of 48 units is required.

For Admission Requirements, refer to USC Rossier Graduate Degree Requirements.

Required Courses

EDCO 503 Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling Units: 3
EDCO 541 Theories in Counseling Units: 3
EDHP 500 Foundations of Higher, Adult, and Professional Education Units: 3
EDHP 552 The Politics of Difference Units: 3
EDHP 580 The Community College Units: 3
EDHP 587 Fieldwork in Higher, Adult, and Professional Education Units: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (3 Units Required)
EDHP 593a Master’s Seminar Units: 2 and
EDHP 593b Master’s Seminar Units: 2
or
EDHP 594a Master’s Thesis Units: 2 and
EDHP 594b Master’s Thesis Units: 2
EDHP 687 Student Development in Higher Education Units: 3
EDPT 502 Learning and Individual Differences Units: 3
EDUC 500 The Counseling Process Units: 3
EDUC 508 Creating Communities of Interest Units: 2
EDUC 547 Career Development: Theory and Process Units: 3
EDUC 570 Research Methods and Data Analysis Units: 3
EDUC 609 Academic Advising in Postsecondary Education Units: 3
EDUC 637 Group Counseling: Theory and Process Units: 3
EDUC 661 Equity in College and Career Access Units: 3