Overview

However, the School Counseling program at Frostburg State University offers flexibility in other areas of employment as well in careers such as admissions counselors, behavioral specialists, Head Start Family Engagement Coordinator and various other positions in social service and educational organizations.

At the conclusion of this graduate program, candidates possess the requisite knowledge, skills, and dispositions that will allow them to function effectively in the holistic development of students in the K-12 setting in accordance with the CACREP Standards for School Counseling Programs.

A background in teacher education is NOT a requirement for admission to the School Counseling Program. Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible for certification as a K-12 school counselor in Maryland.

Highlights

The School Counseling Program is accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education.
The program is designed in accordance with the CACREP Standards for School Counseling.
Students complete 500 hours of internship.

Full or part-time study options are available for all coursework semesters. Semesters of internship will require full-time commitment.

Career outlook

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates 8 percent growth in jobs for school counselors through 2024. This represents an increase of about 22,500 positions. For more information about work environment, pay and other considerations, review the School Counselors information in the U.S. Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Core Counseling Skills
Program Planning & Service Delivery
Social & Cultural Diversity: Issues & Counseling Interventions
Lifestyle, Career Development & Decision-Making
Theories & Techniques in School Counseling
Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in School Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Frostburg, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

If applicants have not earned at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in their undergraduate programs, they must submit a minimum score of 402 on the Miller Analogies Test
Applicants must provide three reference contacts at the time of application
Applicants will provide a personal statement that will answer questions about themselves. Instructions for the personal statement are available in the online application.
Applicants are required to have a pre-admission interview with the graduate program coordinator.
A course in special education (students may enter the graduate program without this course but will be required to take a special education course as their elective if needed).
Applicants must provide documentation of experience working with children and/or adolescents through paid employment, extensive volunteer work and/or internship. Applicants will be asked to upload a resume which reflects this experience.

Work experience

Applicants must provide documentation of experience working with children and/or adolescents through paid employment, extensive volunteer work and/or internship.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28350 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28350 USD / year

≈ 28350 USD / year
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In-State

21735 USD / year

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Living costs

Frostburg

United States

1216 - 2059 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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