The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counselor Education with a concentration in School Counseling at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ prepares compassionate, culturally responsive, and skilled professionals to support the academic, career, and social-emotional development of K–12 students. Grounded in national standards and best practices, this CACREP-accredited program equips future school counselors with the knowledge, experience, and ethical foundation needed to serve as advocates and leaders within wide-ranging educational settings.
Building Brighter School Communities
³ÉÈË´óƬtrains school counselors to become key contributors to positive change—supporting student needs, guiding career paths, and helping schools thrive.
Program Overview
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counselor Education with a concentration in School Counseling, offered by the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services, is a comprehensive, CACREP-accredited program designed to prepare students to become licensed school counselors who effectively support the academic, social-emotional, and career development of K–12 students. This 60-credit-hour program blends rigorous academic coursework with supervised practicum experiences, providing students with hands-on training and mentorship essential for professional growth.
Throughout the program, students develop a deep understanding of counseling theories, ethical and legal practices, crisis intervention strategies, and consultation techniques. Emphasis is placed on fostering positive school climates, advocating for student success, and addressing the diverse needs of children and adolescents in today’s complex educational settings. Graduates leave prepared not only to earn Florida certification as school counselors but also to become influential leaders and advocates who contribute to building supportive, healthy school communities.
Delivered in a collaborative cohort model, the program fosters peer support and professional networking, ensuring that students are well-equipped to navigate the evolving challenges of educational environments. The program also includes 700 hours of supervised field experience in school settings, further enhancing practical skills and readiness for licensure and practice.
Program Contact
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Application Deadlines
Deadlines may vary for specific programs and are subject to change.
International Applicant Deadlines
International Applicant Deadlines
- Fall: June 1
These deadlines are for international students who are required to submit documents for immigration processing. While not mandatory, applicants are encouraged to submit all documents for immigration by these dates to ensure timely visa processing.
- Fall: July 28
- Summer: April 15
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Admissions Requirements
The below Program Requirements, University Requirements, and International Applicant Requirements*, if applicable, must be submitted no later than the deadline posted above. Incomplete applications or those with required materials post-marked after the deadline are subject to cancellation. Once an application has been canceled, the decision cannot be reversed.
*International students must be fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ. Please contact the International Center for more information.
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University Requirements
University Requirements
Application and Fee
Prospective students are required to use our online system to create an account and submit an application. The application opens approximately one year in advance and is only good for the term and program in which it is submitted. Applicants who have submitted their application and wish to change their admission term or major/concentration may submit a new application and associated application fee. If you would like to cancel an open application, please contact us.
A $30 (USD) application fee is required regardless of previous enrollment. The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived. Undergraduate application fees cannot be used for a graduate application, and vise versa. The application fee must be submitted prior to the review of an application.
Current students who would like to add or change a major, concentration or certificate should submit the Change of Concentration or Major form.
College Transcripts
All applicants must provide transcripts from a U.S. institution accredited by an accepted institutional accreditor or its equivalent from a non-US institution that awarded the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree, if applicable, and transcripts from institutions where any post-baccalaureate and/or graduate credits were earned.
All admits must provide official transcripts.
All international transcripts will require a course-by-course evaluation by an approved third-party credential evaluation agency unless a graduate program has established an alternative credential evaluation procedure that is approved by the graduate school. To be accepted, the evaluation must be:
- Translated to English and be the U.S. equivalent
- Evaluated course-by-course
- Include the overall academic GPA
- Be from an . Recommended evaluation agencies:
- SpanTran. They have created a custom application for ³ÉÈË´óƬthat will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application through the portal.
Important Notes
- The ³ÉÈË´óƬGraduate School cannot request transcripts on an applicants behalf.
- Unofficial transcript copies are accepted for admissions but must clearly state the institution name, student name, course information, terms, grades, and credits. Degree audits are not accepted. Admitted students will be prompted to provide official transcripts.
- If currently enrolled in courses, an incomplete transcript must be submitted before the posted deadline.
- Applicants who also have to apply through systems such as ATCAS or PTCAS, must submit separate transcripts to UNF.
- Official transcripts must:
- Must be less than one year old from the date of printing
- Must be submitted in a sealed envelope from your institution, or emailed through official electronic means.
- When requesting college transcripts, please verify with your institution(s) whether or not they are able to submit electronic transcripts in the proper EDI format. Institutions can submit transcripts via e-mail to graduateschool@unf.edu from an approved vendor such as ScriptSafe, Credentials, or Parchment.
- Former or current ³ÉÈË´óƬstudents should not request ³ÉÈË´óƬtranscripts. After application submission, the ³ÉÈË´óƬrequirement will be updated to a "waived" status.
Where do I send transcripts and test scores?
Mail
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Jacksonville, FL 32224Email
Test Score Institutional Codes
GRE: institutional code 5490
GMAT: institutional code CF3QB51 -
Program Specific Requirements
Program Requirements
Specific Requirements
- Current professional resume or CV
- Letter of intent
- Three letters of recommendation
- Address applicants qualifications for success in graduate school
- Must be on official letter head (if applicable) and have an original signature (electronic signatures are not acceptable)
- Following completion of the Graduate School application (current professional resume or CV, Letter of Intent, three letters of recommendation, college transcripts, etc.), applicants will be contacted by a School Counseling program faculty member for an individual interview prior to admission decisions. Please visit the School Counseling program website for more information.
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International Applicant Requirements