Overview

Teaching experience is no longer required for school counseling certification in Alabama. As a program that is nationally accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, students are admitted with bachelor’s degrees in education, psychology, social work and a variety of disciplines as well as a breadth of professional experience.

School Counseling Program Primary Educational Goals

The School Counseling program at the University of South Alabama will prepare students to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of school counseling to include history, current trends/issues, role, functions, professional identity, leadership/advocacy strategies, ethical responsibility and laws/legislation

Facilitate P-12 students’ growth and development within the framework of the American School Counselors Association’s (ASCA) Mindsets and Behaviors within the domains of academic, career, and social/emotional development)

Utilize technology as applied to school counseling

Demonstrate cultural competence and responsiveness with all students and their families

Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive, data driven school counseling program aligned with the ASCA National Model

Demonstrate effective and meaningful individual counseling, group work, and whole group instruction with diverse students with diverse needs

Engage in leadership, advocacy and systemic change efforts on behalf of students.

Serve as culturally responsive and empowerment-based consultants with students, families, and school personnel concerning the developmental needs of diverse students

Demonstrate skills related to assessment of students, including administration and interpretation of assessment instruments to students, parents/caregivers, teachers, and administrators

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Diagnosis/Treatment Planning

Multicultural Counseling

Child Counseling

Data-Driven School Counseling

Counseling Skills and Process

Internship - School Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mobile, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate applicants will submit their application and upload required documents through UniCAS with the $60 processing fee.

Academic records detailing course work completed in postsecondary schools. Most graduate programs required a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0, as calculated by the Office of International Admissions and Student Programs. Some programs vary to please be sure to check the requirements for your specific graduate program.

English Proficiency Requirement.

Official Tests (GRE, GMAT, or MAT, as required by program).

Letters of Recommendation (as required by program).

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

28800 USD / year

≈ 28800 USD / year
Out-of-State

28800 USD / year

≈ 28800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14400 USD / year

≈ 14400 USD / year

Living costs

Mobile

United States

801 - 1323 USD / month

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

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School Counseling Program Primary Educational Goals

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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