The Educational Specialist degree in Counseling and Guidance is a post-master's program designed for experienced counselors who desire to improve, update or add another area to their professional expertise. The program is designed with flexibility to support the preparation of Licensed Professional Counselors and Certified School Counselors.

The Educational Specialist degree program provides two options for students: (a) expansion of their current area of certification/expertise; or (b) addition of a new emphasis area.
Candidates can choose one emphasis area, either mental health counseling or school counseling.