48-51 Credit Hours
In addition to meeting The Murphy Graduate School requirements for admission, students must pass the AECAP, Praxis II Professional School Counselor Exam (if Traditional Route or pass the Alabama Basic Skills Assessment, the Praxis II Professional School Counselor exam, and the National Counseling Licensure examination (if Alternative route and no class B teaching certificate is held) prior to applying for certification.
Instructional Support Area (30 Credit hours)
Research in Education (3 semester hours)
Foundations of Professional Studies and Other Supporting Disciplines (6-9 Credit hours)
SED 500: For students who have not previously satisfied the special education requirement, a general survey course in special education (three semester hours) is required.
Clinical Experiences (9 Credit hours)