Malone University’s Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.): Counselor and Guidance Education program provides a tradition of academic excellence, with highly experienced faculty, in a faith-based environment. Becoming an advocate for others is a privilege and a great responsibility. Malone’s Counselor and Guidance Education program provides a stellar foundation for your personal and professional goals.
Areas of Concentration
Malone’s Counselor and Guidance Education program allows you to specialize in one of three core areas.
Clinical Counseling
This program is approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board and prepares graduates for the National Counselor Examination for State licensure. Clinical counselors are trained to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders in community and private settings. (60 hours)
School Counseling
This program, approved by the Ohio Department of Education, will prepare you to take the specialty examination for School Counseling to become a licensed, professional school counselor. Initial teacher licensure is not required for admission. (48 hours)
Classroom Guidance
This core empowers teachers to help students by: enhancing student-centered problem solving skills; becoming more effective in dealing with the diverse needs of students; and becoming more knowledgeable in the areas of behavioral, academic, emotional, and cultural concerns as they impact the classroom. (36 hours)
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Application & Admission
How to Apply
- Complete the application for admission to the graduate Counselor and Guidance Education Program at www.malone.edu/apply.
- Have transcripts and two references sent to Malone’s Graduate and Professional Studies Office.
- Submit your Autobiography.
- Interview with the Program Director or faculty member.
Regular Admission
Hold a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Complete the counseling application and related supplement.
As a part of the application process, applicants may be requested to attend an on-campus interview with program faculty. The purpose of the interview is to determine if the applicant evidences a readiness for graduate study and possesses the attributes that will contribute to the successful completion of the degree program and eventual professional/clinical licensure.
Conditional Admission
Applicants with a minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.99 or less may be considered for admission once they submit all items listed under the Regular Admission requirements for the counseling programs, as well as submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) results.
Cost and Financial Aid
Costs
Application Fee
$25 (non-refundable)
M.A.Ed. in Counseling Tuition 2009/2010
(August 2009 – July 2010)
Per semester hour $450
Financial Aid
The Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized or Unsubsidized) is available to students who need financial assistance. To qualify for a student loan the graduate students must:
- Be degree-seeking or pursuing teacher certification at Malone University.
- Be enrolled at least half-time, which translates to a minimum of five credit hours.
- Demonstrate financial need (for subsidized loan only).
- Not be in default on a former loan or owe a refund on a federal grant.
- Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the Malone Financial Aid Application and submit to Malone's Financial Aid Office by the first day of the month before the semester begins (April 1 for Summer, August 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring). Our Title IV school code is 003072.
- Holders of previous federal student loans must be enrolled at least halftime to be eligible for deferment. NOTE: One fourth of tuition is payable at registration if financial aid documents are not received in a timely manner.
Reimbursement will be made if the loan is fully disbursed and there is available credit.
Notice: The University will not release transcripts, diplomas or teaching licenses until all accounts are settled. All charges must be paid in full before graduation. All accounts must be paid in full before enrollment in another semester is permitted. Interest may be charged on any unpaid balance. The university reserves the right to use collection agencies and/or take appropriate legal action to collect any unpaid tuition and fees owed to the college. All associated collection costs will be the responsibility of the student.
Tuition and other charges are subject to change without notice.
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Contact Information
School of Graduate and Professional Studies
2600 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton, OH 44709
1-800-867-6267
330-471-8500
Fax: 330-471-8570
Email: gps@malone.edu
