Overview

The primary purpose of this Counselor Education program from South Carolina State University is to produce individuals well qualified personally and professionally to perform effectively as counselors in elementary and/or secondary schools.

Quick Facts:

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

Program graduates are eligible to apply for initial South Carolina state certification as school counselors provided they meet specified State Department of Education requirements offered through the program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Helping and Relationship Skills in Counselling
Counselling Ethics and Legal Issues in School Counselling
Counselling Children and Adolescents
Counselling Theories and Techniques
Individual and Group Appraisal
Grief, Loss & Trauma-informed Counselling in Schools

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orangeburg, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 770 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Graduate School application indicating the M.Ed. Program in Counselor Education as the intended major.

A logically developed statement of career goals and plans attached to the Program application.

Copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts sent to The School of Graduate Studies.

GRE or MAT score;

English Proficiency Examination score (contact graduate school);

Undergraduate GPA and graduate GPA; all transcripts;

Submit three recommendations using the form provided in the application packet.

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

21038 USD / year

≈ 21038 USD / year
Out-of-State

21038 USD / year

≈ 21038 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9928 USD / year

≈ 9928 USD / year

Living costs

Orangeburg

United States

876 - 1523 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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