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Master of Education in Educational Counseling (EC) Progressive Degree

This program is designed for USC undergraduate students with at least 64 completed units (typically undergraduate juniors) who want to begin completing the requirements for the Master of Education in Educational Counseling (EC) degree while also completing the requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

If your future plans include changing lives as a counselor in higher education, get started now to equip yourself with the theories, principles and skills you need to make a meaningful difference.

 

Progressive Degree Admission

Program Overview

Through the Master of Education in Educational Counseling progressive degree, you can fast-track the completion of both your undergraduate degree and Master of Educational Counseling. The Master of Education in Educational Counseling program will prepare you with an in-depth understanding of counseling, higher education systems, and theories of student development. Learn more on the Educational Counseling program page.

Familiarize yourself with the Educational Counseling program, including the curriculum, and the cost of attendance prior to applying to the progressive degree. 

USC Rossier Minor Pathway

If you enroll in one of USC Rossier’s minor programs while an undergraduate student, you can waive courses in the Master of Education in Educational Counseling (EC) program with courses completed in the minor. 

Minor in Education and Society 

Courses completed in the Minor in Education and Society Waived courses in the Educational Counseling program 
EDUC 422: Education and Social Change in the Education and Society minor (4 units) EDUC 552: Politics of Difference (3 units)
EDUC 426: Educational Inquiry for Equity (4 units) EDUC 570: Research Methods and Data Analysis (3 units)

Minor in Dynamics of Early Childhood

Courses completed in the Minor in Dynamics of Early Childhood Waived courses in the Educational Counseling program 
EDUC 422: Education and Social Change in the Education and Society minor (4 units) EDHP 552: Politics of Difference (3 units)
EDUC 426: Educational Inquiry for Equity (4 units) EDUC 570: Research Methods and Data Analysis (3 units)

Traditional Pathway 

If you apply to a progressive degree program without prior coursework in a USC Rossier minor, you will need to complete all required coursework for the Educational Counseling degree. However, as a progressive degree student, you will begin Educational Counseling program coursework prior to completing your undergraduate degree.

Financial Aid

Progressive degree students are classified as undergraduate students until their undergraduate degree is conferred or they complete 144 units, whichever comes first. Review the USC Financial Aid webpage about progressive degree programs and contact USC Financial Aid with questions about progressive degree programs and your unique financial situation.

Scholarships

Use USC Rossier’s scholarship finder to identify external scholarships and funding opportunities. You do not have to be admitted to apply to these scholarships. Carefully note the scholarship application deadlines, which may occur before the program application deadline.

Program Details

Degree Awarded

Master of Education (ME)

Estimated Length

Contact Danelle Go, student advisor for EC, to discuss your course plan 

Units

42-48

Program Cost

Varies based on your individual course plan

Modality

  • On Campus

Next Deadline

Rolling admission with a deadline of February 15, 2023

Start Date

Master’s level courses begin in the summer between your junior and senior year

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Program Contact

PASA-Ambassador-Danelle-Go

Danelle Go, ME

Academic and Career Specialist