Overview

Learning outcomes

The master’s degree program in Counseling offers a curriculum at Old Dominion University that emphasizes the following core components: professional orientation and ethical practice; social and cultural diversity; human growth and development; career development; helping relationships; group work; assessment; and research and program evaluation. In addition, coursework specific to a counseling concentration is required. The program aims to stimulate within students social advocacy and systems understanding in order to reduce disparities among groups. Field placement experiences (practicum, internship, and observation hours required in some classes) are required to assure that students are able to apply the counseling skills and knowledge they learned in the courses they completed to help clients.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Professional Counseling and Ethics

Counseling for Lifespan Development

Counseling and Psychotherapy Techniques

Advanced Counseling and Psychotherapy Techniques

Research Methods in Education

Testing and Client Assessment

Career Development

Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy

Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norfolk, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Sociology Counselling Psychology View 374 other Masters in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Application and fee
Equivalent U.S. Bachelor's Degree
All prior College/University transcripts and Diploma
Demonstrated English Language Proficiency
Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only)
Passport identification page, if avaliable
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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

40050 USD / year

≈ 40050 USD / year
Out-of-State

40050 USD / year

≈ 40050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14580 USD / year

≈ 14580 USD / year

Living costs

Norfolk

United States

1100 - 1900 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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