Auburn was established in 1856 in the state of Alabama. As of 2009, the university's Rehabilitation Counseling program, in the school of education was ranked 14th nationally according to the "U.S. World and News report." The school of education has various master programs for students to take including rehabilitation, counseling education, counseling psychology and special education. One of the themes covered in the curriculum traverses cultural and pyschological barriers that get in the way of one's personal development. Coursework and supervised clinical practice make up a major part of any of programs.
Auburn University
202 Martin Hall
Auburn, Alabama 36849
334-844-4000
education.auburn.edu
Wayne State College is in Northeast Nebraska. It was established 1910 as a university committed to producing teachers to lead America's youth. Since then it has gained famed as stalwart midwestern educational institution. Education Portal rates the school in the top three counseling master's programs. The Wayne State College department of Counseling and Special Education has produced human service professionals, counselors and special educators through a curriculum that mixes academics and hands-on experience. The average amount of time for the master's is two years but times vary depending on individual students.
Wayne State College
1111 Main Street
Wayne, NE 68787
402-375-7000
wsc.edu
West Virginia Wesleyan College has been in academia since 1890. Students have 43 majors and 36 minors to choose from, as well as graduate programs. Another benefit of attending WVWC is the accessibility of teachers, as the faculty to student ratio is 1 to 14. Students can earn a master's in education that emphasizes special education and/or reading. According to Education Portal, this school is ranked number one in the nation. The program typically takes five years to complete and involves writing a thesis, hands-on experience in the classroom as well as standard lectures. The school says students who graduate from this course will be well-versed in addressing the needs of a diverse school population and dealing with learning disorders.
West Virginia Wesleyan College
59 College Avenue
Buckhannon, WV 26201
304-473-8000
wvwc.edu