Overview
Counseling - School Counseling from Northern State University is a two-year plus two-summer program, with specializations in clinical mental health and school counseling. The NSU counseling program leads to a master’s of science in education degree, preparing you for K-12 school or clinical mental health counseling certification/licensure. Our program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Careers
- Students selecting school counseling will be prepared to counsel K-12 children in private, public or parochial schools.
- Students selecting clinical mental health counseling will be prepared to enter into an agency setting working with children, adults, families and groups. They also may work in a career guidance or employment setting.
- Students will be prepared to take a state licensure or national certification exam in their preparation area.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Counseling Children and Adolescents
- Assessment in Counseling
- Crisis and Disaster Intervention and Wellness
- Human Growth and Development
- Multicultural Counseling
- Theories of Counseling and Personality
- Behavior Management of Exceptional Children
- Chemical Abuse and Dependency Counseling
- School Counseling Program Development and Classroom Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology School Counselling Educational Psychology View 1324 other Masters in Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.75
- Completed graduate application
- Two letters of recommendation
- A statement of career goals
- An official transcript
- $35 application fee
Tuition Fee
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International
11199 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11199 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
11199 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11199 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
5998 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5998 USD per year during 24 months.
Minnesota resident - $9,873 per year
Living costs for Aberdeen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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