Overview

The intent of the School Counseling program from Montana State University Billings is to prepare individuals to work with elementary and secondary students (K-12 OPI licensure) in a professional, compassionate manner to promote positive intellectual, behavioral, and emotional change. A student can arrange a plan of study that includes almost entirely online courses.

One exception to this are four classes (taken two at a time) that meet in the summer and are taken in a blended/online format. These courses involve coming to campus for one weekend during each of two consecutive summers. Individually designed plans of study allow for flexible completion of the program.

Reasons to Choose MSUB for this Degree

Flexible course delivery including mostly online as well as evenings; blended classes in Summer
Offers a 48 credit K-12 Licensure option
Offers a 42 credit Endorsement option
Local school-based internship opportunities in Fall and Spring

MSU-B has the only online program specializing in school counseling in Montana

Job Opportunities in School Counseling

Many of the students are recruited into counseling positions even before they complete their programs through OPI-Internships or Provisional Licensure. According to career outcomes surveys for MSUB School Counseling master’s graduates, 82% are employed in their field within 9 months of graduation, and recent graduates report an average salary of $46,643.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Counseling
Practicum: Counseling and Therapy Techniques
Ethical and Professional Issues for Counselors and Family Therapists
Practicum: Multicultural and Gender Issues in Counseling and Family Therapy
Career and Lifestyle Development
Group and Individual Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Generally, we use a rolling admission system, meaning that we accept new students until the program reaches capacity or a month before the semester starts.

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Billings, United States

Disciplines

Education Management Studies School Counselling View 981 other Masters in Management Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
Graduate GPA (if applicable) of at least 3.0
Completed Graduate Record Examination
Complete Graduate Student Application
Submit Official Transcripts from all Institutions Attended
Payment of Nonrefundable $40 Application Fee
Submit Admission Test Scores – GRE
Submit Personal Goal Statement of 300-400 Words
Submit 4 References: 2 Professional and 2 Academic
Submit Current (last 5 years) Resume

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19680 USD / year

≈ 19680 USD / year
Out-of-State

14160 USD / year

≈ 14160 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7710 USD / year

≈ 7710 USD / year

Living costs

Billings

United States

945 - 1958 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Reasons to Choose MSUB for this Degree

Job Opportunities in School Counseling

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Billings

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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