FGCU School Counseling Graduate program is accepting applications

❤ Make a positive difference in the lives of young people.   The FGCU School Counseling Graduate program is accepting applications for the 2025 cohort: The deadline for getting your application in is July 7th, 2025 (with all documentation due by July 21, 2025). Quick Facts: 🦅 There are more school counseling jobs available in SW Florida and throughout the U.S. than there are professionals. Most of our students are hired before graduation, and all are employed within three months of graduation. 🦅The FGCU College of Education is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The school counseling program is approved by the Florida Department of Education and nationally recognized by the American School Counselor Association. Once you graduate, you’ll be ready to work! 🦅The program is designed for adult learners with evening courses, allowing students to maintain their day jobs. It is completed in two years, including a summer semester. 🦅Balance your career and education! Our program features evening courses, allowing you to earn your degree while continuing to work. Except for internships, all courses are taught virtually (in-person, synchronously over Zoom).   🦅 Graduates work in public, private, charter, and virtual schools that serve PK-12 students and some work in post-secondary institutions including career and technical centers, special training programs for youth, colleges, and universities. 🦅More good news… The admissions test requirement (GRE or MAT) is waived for applicants with a 3.0 or higher GPA in the last 60 credits of their bachelor's degree. Become a School Counselor: FGCU's Program Offers a Path to Impact.

📺 Watch a video replay of an informational session about the FGCU School Counseling Program: https://vimeo.com/1066049042/7138dff6f3

🖥 Visit https://www.fgcu.edu/schoolcounseling to learn more and apply.

 

Sincerely,

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Professor and School Counseling Program Coordinator
Department of Leadership, Counseling and Human Development (LCHD)
College of Education
rsabella@fgcu.edu
https://www.fgcu.edu/coe/

 

 

 

Florida Gulf Coast University

10501 FGCU Boulevard South, Fort Myers, FL 33965  |  fgcu.edu

P: 239.590.7782 | E: rsabella@fgcu.edu

   

 

 

Become a Florida School Counselor!

The FGCU program offers an M.A. in School Counseling for students whose academic backgrounds include educator preparation or certification as well as for those who do not.

Learn more at
https://www.fgcu.edu/coe/programs/graduateprograms/schoolcounseling-ma 

 #SchoolCounseling

Applications are now open for the graduate program in School Counseling.

 

The FGCU School Counseling program is a rigorous two-year program, including one summer semester, leading to School Counseling Certification

Applications are now open for the graduate program in School Counseling.

➡ The program takes two years, including one summer semester, to complete.
➡ Graduates are eligible for School Counseling Certification.
➡ The FGCU College of Education is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
➡ The school counseling program is approved by the Florida Department of Education. Once you graduate, you’ll be ready to work!
➡ The FGCU School Counseling Program is Nationally Recognized by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). This is the highest recognition for school counseling available.
➡ Students attend their courses in the early evenings so they don’t have to quit their day jobs.
➡ Except for internship, our courses are taught virtually (synchronously over Zoom). We help you land your internship sites.
➡ Our program is led by experienced faculty who bring real-world knowledge and expertise to the classroom.

Learn more at https://www.fgcu.edu/coe/programs/graduateprograms/schoolcounseling-ma

School Counseling Open Positions

LaBelle High School Job Posting (not sure why this still says guidance counselor): https://www.applitrack.com/hendry/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Support+Services&subcategory=Guidance+Counselor 

LaBelle Middle School Job Posting: https://www.applitrack.com/hendry/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Middle+School+Teaching&subcategory=School+Counselor

FGCU M.A. in School Counseling

 

M.A. in School Counseling at FGCU

Learn more about our 2-year master's degree in school counseling. Applications are open for the Fall 2024 cohort.

Sign up for our upcoming informational meeting. After you register, you'll be on the list to receive a Zoom link: https://fgcu.formstack.com/forms/schoolcounseling

🌟 Why Choose FGCU's School Counseling Program?

 

🎓✨ Ready to elevate your career? 🌟 Dive into the exciting world of School Counseling at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)! 🦅🎓

🌟 Why Choose FGCU's School Counseling Program?

✨ Flexible Learning: Our program is tailored for working professionals! Attend classes virtually in the evenings from 5:30 – 8:15 pm, allowing you to pursue your dream career without quitting your day job. 🌙💼

✨ Anywhere in Florida: No need to relocate! Complete your internship requirements at any Florida school district with the support of site supervision that meets our training standards. 🏫🌴

✨ Fast-Track to Certification: Become a certified school counselor in just two years (including one summer semester). We are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Florida Department of Education. 📜👩‍🏫

✨ ASCA Standards: Our program aligns with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies and the ASCA Standards for School Counselor Preparation Programs. 🌐🔍

✨ Deadline Alert: Don't miss out! The application deadline is February 1st each year. After that, we consider space-available admission for qualified applicants. 📅🚀

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey towards becoming a certified school counselor! 🚀📚 #FGCUCounseling #FutureEducators #SchoolCounselingJourney #applynow

https://www.fgcu.edu/coe/programs/graduateprograms/schoolcounseling-ma