Educational Counseling Progressive 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.
Master’s level courses begin in the summer between your junior and senior year. Cost varies based on your individual course plan. Please contact Danelle Go, student advisor for EC, to discuss your course plan.
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) |
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.
Sample Course Schedule
The course schedule below should be used as an example. Contact your USC Rossier undergraduate program advisor to discuss your specific course schedule. Graduate courses cannot be taken out of sequence.
During your undergraduate junior year:
- Apply to Educational Counseling Progressive Degree (you should have between 64-96 units completed at USC).
- Take your education minor courses (if applicable).
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Year | EDUC 500 (3) EDUC 508 (2) EDHP 500 (3) EDUC 609 (3) Undergraduate Course (4) Total Units: 15 | EDUC 422* (4) EDUC 426* (4) EDCO 541 (3) Undergraduate Course (4) Total Units: 15 | EDUC 637 (3) EDUC 587 (2) Total Units: 5 |
| Graduate Year | EDHP 687 (3) EDUC 661 (3) EDCO 503 (3) EDHP593A OR 594A (2) Total Units: 11 | EDUC 547 (3) EDHP 580 (3) EDPT 502 (3) EDHP593B OR 594B (2) EDHP 587 (1) Total Units: 12 |
* If you complete EDUC 422 as part of the Education and Society or Dynamics of Early Childhood undergraduate minor, you can waive out of EDHP 552
* If you complete EDUC 426 as part of the Education and Society or Dynamics of Early Childhood undergraduate minor, you can waive out of EDUC 570
Ready to get started?
Build the skills to support and empower students in higher education. Earn your bachelor’s and master’s faster through the Educational Counseling Progressive Degree program.
Progressive Degree AdmissionQuestions?
Reach out to our program contact for personalized guidance.
Contact:
Danelle Go, ME
Academic and Career Specialist