Overview

In the Counseling program at Heidelberg University you'll be provided with the skills and knowledge necessary to address client issues in a diverse and global society and tackle emerging issues in mental health and wellness. Graduates of our program can be licensed as professional counselors, professional clinical mental health counselors, or professional school counselors.

Program Snapshot

Students have a 98% (on average) first time rate for the OAE School Counselor exam and the National Counselor Exam, which are used for licensure in Ohio.

Program completion rate is 98%.

Job placement rate is approximately 95% within one year after graduation.

Many opportunities for students to become involved in national and regional counseling associations. Students are actively engaged in Chi Sigma Iota national counseling honor society.

Diverse and distinguished faculty is comprised of award winning leaders in the field of counseling who have made significant contributions to the field and are active in the American Counseling and American School Counseling Associations and their affiliates both nationally and regionally.

Program utilizes a counseling lab for training purposes allowing students ample opportunity to develop and practice their counseling skills.

Curriculum offerings include online courses, evening face-to-face and 8-week classes.

Heidelberg ranks #1 as top masters degree in counseling in Ohio per Top Counseling Schools.

Program is rated #6 in top 25 Most Affordable, Accredited Graduate Degree Programs in Counseling and Psychology in the Midwest.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Counseling and Advanced Techniques

Group Processes in Counseling

Assessment and Appraisal

Applied Research and Quantitative Methods

Community Mental Health and Agency Counseling

Professional Issues in Counseling: Legal and Ethical

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

University Heights, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application through Heidelberg website

Copy of your passport

Proof of English language proficiency

Goal statement

3 letters of recommendation are required

From U.S. schools, the transcript must be an official copy mailed to Heidelberg directly, or delivered in a sealed envelope.

From schools outside the U.S., students must submit their records to a NACES-approved credential evaluation service for a course-by-course evaluation.

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

19500 USD / year

≈ 19500 USD / year
Out-of-State

19500 USD / year

≈ 19500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19500 USD / year

≈ 19500 USD / year

Living costs

University Heights

United States

1099 - 1813 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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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

University Heights

Funding

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