Ed.S. in Counseling

Admission
Applicants must have a master's degree and must submit GRE scores taken within the last 5 years.  GRE scores are waived for applicants who hold a CACREP-accredited master's degree in counseling or who hold a graduate degree from Old Dominion University. Additional admission requirements are an acceptable graduate GPA, acceptable scores on the
Graduate Record Examination, letters of professional recommendation, and an essay.
Non-matriculated or non-degree status. Students may take a maximum of six credits beyond their master's degree as a non-matriculated or non-degree student before being admitted into the program.

Continuance
Students must meet all University requirements.  If faculty members have serious concerns about a student's satisfactory progress in the program, they may initiate a process that could lead to the student being asked to withdraw.  Students have the right to appeal decisions made by faculty.

Exit
Students must successfully complete the required course of study (30 credits) with a grade point average of 3.00 or better, and pass a written comprehensive examination.
Program Requirements. The Education Specialist degree requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of course work beyond the master's degree.  At least 18 of the 30 credits must be at the 700 or 800 level.