Financial Aid, Individual Student Assessment, and Written Endorsement Policy

The Counselor Education - Master of Education program offers market-driven tuition. Market-driven tuition rates do not follow the standard graduate tuition rates. Regardless of their state of residency, students pay the flat per credit hour charge listed. More information regarding the market-driven tuition rates can be found on Miami University’s Graduate Student Tuition and Fees. See Miami University’s Financial Aid section and Graduate Students Financial Aid for more information.

Since CACREP has specific requirements around student assessments and performance benchmarks, the learning activities will directly contribute to the student’s knowledge and skill set at the graduate level and prepare them for the field of school counseling. The Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) assignments are connected to the overarching program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and course SLOs outlined in each syllabus. The KPIs are assessments or assignments linked to various time points within the program to show the progression of student growth. Students should refer to each syllabus containing a breakdown of the KPI and a copy of the rubric.

Miami University Counselor Education- Master of Education program works to provide our students with the best possible support and guidance as they pursue their professional goals. We have established a written endorsement policy to ensure students receive the assistance they need to succeed.

As part of this policy, we work closely with students during their graduate studies to help them prepare for the job interview process and provide them with potential job opportunities we are aware of. We understand that requesting a letter of recommendation can be intimidating, so we encourage students to contact faculty members for support. Students are responsible for contacting faculty to request a letter of recommendation, giving faculty ample time to complete the request (typically two months prior). Faculty must be notified of each job application for which the student will use their letter of recommendation or use the faculty as a professional reference.

Our goal is to support our students every step of the way. We understand that the job application process can be stressful, and we want to ensure that our students feel confident and prepared as they embark on their professional journey. We encourage students to actively participate in their professional development and seek guidance and support from faculty members when needed.