Yes. The number of clock hours in school counseling practice required for your degree will depend on state guidelines, as well as those of your master’s program.

The A-State online MSE in School Counseling program requires 700 clock hours of experience, divided between the practicum (100) and two internship courses (600). At least 40 hours during your practicum and 240 hours during your internships must be spent in direct service, defined as supervised counseling with K-12 students in local school settings. Meetings and other learning activities are also encompassed in the hourly requirement.

You will gain experience from the client’s perspective as well by participating in 10 hours of personal group counseling as part of the second internship course.