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Be a source of strength for your students: Earn your MSE in School Counseling online


Online MSE in School Counseling programs from A-State prepare you to work with students individually and in groups, providing essential services in K-12 settings. Expand your knowledge of academic, social/emotional and behavioral issues that students experience as you develop the specialized expertise to help them thrive in school and beyond. You’ll also learn how to identify children and youth dealing with trauma or mental health challenges and ensure they receive the support or referrals required to effectively meet their needs.

  • MSE in School Counseling – General
  • MSE in School Counseling – Crisis & Trauma

Master of Science in Education in School Counseling – General Concentration

Duration: As few as 24 months  |  Credit Hours: 48  |  Tuition: $16,800

Apply by: 6/15/26  |  Start class: 6/29/26

Gain the knowledge and qualifications you need to guide students and serve as a counselor in K-12 education with the MSE in School Counseling – General Concentration online degree. This program featuring 100% online coursework provides you with unique expertise and preparation for school counseling in public or private school settings. Teaching experience is not required for admission; however, students should have access to a classroom for the internship portion of the program.

Acquire advanced practical counseling techniques to engage students and help them thrive. By developing an understanding of the nature and needs of students at all developmental levels and in multicultural contexts, you will learn to guide their personal and professional development. To better understand and process the complex needs and challenges of K-12 students and augment preparation in becoming impactful school counselors, you will attend weekly supervision sessions in three of the courses.

As a graduate of this online program, you will be prepared for roles, such as:
  • Licensed K-12 School Counselor (Public, Private, Charter or Virtual)
What you need to know to apply
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Official transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.

Master of Science in Education in School Counseling – Crisis and Trauma Concentration

Duration: As few as 24 Months  |  Credit Hours: 48  |  Tuition: $16,800

Apply by: 6/15/26  |  Start class: 6/29/26

Learn to foster the mental health wellbeing of K-12 students who have experienced life-changing traumatic events. The MSE in School Counseling – Crisis and Trauma online program prepares you with the specialized knowledge and tools you need to be fully qualified in supporting students from all backgrounds. Teaching experience is not required for admission; however, students should have access to a classroom for the internship portion of the program.

In this online master's program, you will learn advanced counseling techniques to engage students and help them overcome the personal, academic and social hardships that surface after distressing events. In addition, you will learn how to design and implement a crisis plan and how to serve as a leader in your school and community during a time of crisis. By gaining an understanding of the nature and needs of students at all developmental levels and in multicultural contexts, you will learn to guide their personal and professional development.

As a graduate of this online program, you will be prepared for roles, such as:
  • Licensed K-12 School Counselor (Public, Private, Charter or Virtual)
What you need to know before applying
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Official transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.

Hear from our graduates

"It had always been a personal goal of mine to go back and get a master's degree. This online program gave me that opportunity."

Kimberly Jones, A-State online graduate

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Hear from our graduates

"It had always been a personal goal of mine to go back and get a master's degree. This online program gave me that opportunity."

Kimberly Jones, A-State online graduate

Leave your mark on the world with an A-State Online Degree. Let’s get started today!

Or call 866-621-8096

Or call 866-621-8096

About Arkansas State University Online


From its creation in 1909, the university has grown, innovated and diversified into a nationally ranked provider of high-quality degrees both on campus and online. A-State continues to expand in exciting ways not only in our region, but by opening our doors to the entire world with online programs taught by the same respected faculty who teach our on-campus programs. Our robust alumni network is more than 75,000 strong.

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Affordable Tuition


Stay on top of your finances with competitively priced, pay-by-the-course tuition.

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Interactive Instruction


Courses are carefully designed to maximize your communication with professors and fellow students.

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Online Format


Our multiple start dates + efficient course schedule help you fast-track your degree.

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Study on Your Time


Learn whenever it fits your schedule with our convenient, flexible, 100% online format.

Ahna Davis - A-State student
"Now that I'm a principal, my specialist degree comes into play because I'm having to see things more on a district level as opposed to just a building level. The degree gives me an understanding when my superintendent talks about budget or enrollment within the district. I understand it because of my classes through A-State."

Ahna Davis, Education Specialist, Superintendent online graduate

Heather Weir
"Where you are as a person will change in the program; it will change your perception on how you work with students and what the role of a school counselor really is. You will grow as an individual. I am so proud of who I am now and how much I have grown because of the school counseling program. You learn things about yourself that you didn’t know."

Heather Weir,
A-State online MSE in School Counseling – General graduate

Licensure programs within A-State’s College of Education & Behavioral Science are accredited by CAEP.

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

The educator preparation programs at Arkansas State University are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. Contact CAEP at 1140 19th St. NW, Suite 400, Washington D.C. 20036 or by calling 202-223-0077.

Leave your mark on the world with an A-State Online Degree. Let’s get started today!

Or call 866-621-8096

Or call 866-621-8096