Overview

At School Counseling offered by the Indiana University of Pennsylvania you will be trained to provide career awareness, personal development, decision-making, interpersonal communications, educational planning, and community involvement.

A series of counseling skills courses, including practicums at the elementary school and secondary school levels, will give you a strong preparation for pre-K-12 commonwealth certification. You'll also complete a 600-hour field experience under the supervision of a certified school counselor.

The hallmark of this program is its philosophy based on the developmental approach to school counseling. Children and youth learn best when they are given the opportunity to increase self-awareness and develop those life skills that contribute to an understanding and utilization of self in all life experiences.

Students at School Counseling offered by the Indiana University of Pennsylvania will:

Work in both public and private schools with in-depth clinical experience in individual and group counseling.

Guide students from kindergarten through high school who experience mental health issues.

Master individual and group counseling methods that allow you to have a lasting positive impact on growing minds and hearts.

Expand your options to consider college admissions counseling, career counseling, private practice, and consulting.

Pursue a doctoral degree in counselor education, school psychology, or counseling psychology.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Elements of Research

Counseling Children

Counseling Across the Life-Span

Counseling Skills

Multicultural & Diversity Issues in Counseling

Professional School Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-05-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts from every college or university you’ve attended, even if you didn’t earn a degree there.

Goal statement that describes your career and academic goals.

Letters of recommendation, which you can request through your admissions profile.

Tuition Fee

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International

23220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 774 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

23220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 774 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

15480 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 516 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Indiana

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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