Overview

The Master of Arts in Counseling - School Counseling at Southwestern Adventist University is designed to develop and deliver a program that ensures the highest of counseling preparation and performance.

Key Facts

Each student is required to successfully pass a comprehensive examination. Detailed information about the exam is provided by the Program Director. The exam must be taken during the last semester before anticipated graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Life Span Development

Professional Ethics

Career Development

Abnormal Behaviors in Children and Adolescents

Trends and Issues in Counseling

Exceptionality and Testing

Multicultural Counseling

Group Counseling

Administration of Counseling and Guidance

Psychopathology

Personality Theories and Assessment

Psychology of Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Keene, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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Required

English requirements

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General requirements

A score of 590 or higher is needed based on the undergraduate cumulative GPA x 100 + GRE score (combines verbal and quantitative sections).

Official transcripts of all undergraduate college or university coursework including evidence of the completion of a baccalaureate degree at a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.

Appropriate documentation for a certified background check

English language proficiency

Written recommendations from two individuals

An essay of 500-750 words

Submit application fee of $50.00

Copy of current passport information page

Submit at least 3 recent bank statements that give evidence of income

Submit the international student deposit of $1000

A letter of acceptance from Southwestern Adventist University

An I-20 from Southwestern Adventist University

A valid passport and F-1 Visa for travel to the United States of America.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

45696 USD / year

≈ 45696 USD / year
Out-of-State

45696 USD / year

≈ 45696 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

45696 USD / year

≈ 45696 USD / year

Living costs

Keene

United States

956 - 1772 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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Credits

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Keene

Funding

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