Overview

The Counselor Education Program from Georgia Southern University prepares students to practice as professional counselors and to become leaders and advocates committed to professional and personal growth, ethical practice, and social justice in clinical mental health, higher education, and school settings.

Graduates are reflective, dedicated professionals committed to meeting the needs of a diverse population and pluralistic society. The Counselor Education Program is committed to the preparation and continual development of counselors-in-training and professional counselors.

Why Study Counselor Education at Georgia Southern University?

The focus of the Counselor Education program is on training professional counselors.
The Counselor Education concentrations in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, have been CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) accredited since January 2009.
Courses are taught by Counselor Education Faculty on campus using an experiential focus with implications for real-world practice.
Students engage in field-based clinical experiences (i.e., practicum, internship) that support surrounding communities.
Georgia Southern faculty, staff, and students embrace core values expressed through integrity, civility, kindness, collaboration, and a commitment to lifelong learning, wellness, and social responsibility.
Faculty, graduates, and students regularly participate in professional organizations and assume leadership positions in these organizations.
The Counselor Education program has two active student organizations: LPCA of Georgia Student Affiliate Group, and Gamma Sigma chapter of Chi Sigma Iota (an international honor society for professional counselors).
Faculty are actively engaged in national service as well as counseling research and have received national and international recognition for their research and service.
The program has a high job placement rate of graduates.

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Learning Theories and Applications

Theories of Counseling

Counseling Skills and Techniques

Group Counseling and Group Work

Counseling Assessment and Appraisal

Career Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Statesboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete requirements for a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Present a cumulative 2.50 (4.0 scale) grade point average or higher onall undergraduate and graduate work combined.
Submit a personal statement of purpose, not to exceed 1000 words, that identifies the applicant’s reasons for pursuing graduate study and how admission into the program relates to the applicant’s professional goals and aspirations.
Submit a current resume.
Submit two letters of recommendation.
Submit a completed “Disclosure and Affirmation Form” that addresses misconduct disclosure, criminal background check, the Code of Ethicsfor Educators, and tort liability insurance.
Participate in an on-campus interview.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27844 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27844 USD / year

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In-State

6802 USD / year

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Living costs

Statesboro

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Overview

Why Study Counselor Education at Georgia Southern University?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Statesboro

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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