Counselor Education

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Counselor Education

Master of Education in Counselor Education

The Master of Education in Counselor Education is designed to serve college graduates who have selected careers as professional counselors. The program encompasses theory, research, and practice related to professional counseling of children, adolescents or adults in schools and agencies. 

Emphasis Available

  • Community Agency Counseling / 48 credits
  • School Counseling / 48-51 credits
  • Elementary School Counseling / 48 credits
  • Secondary School Counseling / 48 credits
  • Dual School (K-12) Counseling / 51 credits

    • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
    There are two different admission requirements; one for UAA and one for the COE program.

    For more information contact:

    Dr. Keith Cates
    Program Coordinator & Faculty Advisor
    907-786-6314
    kcates@uaa.alaska.edu

    Dr. Debra Russ
    Faculty Advisor
    907-786-4418
    druss@uaa.alaska.edu

    Chris Triplett
    Administrative Assistant
    Counseling and Special Education
    907-786-6317
    Toll Free 1-888-822-8973
    case@uaa.alaska.edu

    Advising - Go to Degree Works to view degree progress 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

     

    Forms

    Form Name Description
    Application for Admission - Counseling & Special Education Application for Admission to the Special Education Program or Counseling Education program .
    Comprehensive Exam Case Study Analysis Application for Comprehensive Examination/Case Study Analysis Defense for the Masters of Counseling or Graduate Certificate
    Counseling Practicum-Application Application to apply to the Masters in Counseling Education practicum
    Disposition Indicators Survey These forms are completed by mentor teachers for interns and practicum candidates in the graduate certificate special education endorsement and MEd in Counselor Ed.
    Internship Application-Counselor Education Application for Master in Counselor Education Internship
    Reference Form - MEd in Counselor Education Required form of the CASE department admission application process to the MEd in Counselor Education program.

     

    Faculty and Staff

    Name Title Phone Office
    Dr. Teresa Bunsen Associate Professor, Special Education 786-4867 PSB 206F
    Dr. Keith Cates Chair, Counseling and Special Education Department; Assistant Professor, Counselor Education 786-6314 PSB 206K
    Paul Ongtooguk Term Assistant Professor, Secondary Education 786-1906 PSB 224A
    Dr. Debra Preston Russ Associate Professor, Counselor Education 786-4418 PSB 206J