Overview

Within this School Counseling MSc program from Mississippi State University a degree provides numerous opportunities for employment. Recent graduates from our program have not only been employed as school counselors in the pre-K - 12 educational environment, but have also obtained positions as child behavior therapists, counselors for the Armed Forces, counselors at the community college level, career counselors, and various positions at university settings, such as career counseling, academic advising, etc.

Faculty in the school counseling program seek to prepare graduates to be advocates for the appropriate role of the school counseling in pre-K - 12 educational environments, leaders in the educational field, supportive agents for teachers and parents, and advocates for children and adolescents.

Career opportunities:

In addition to all academic requirements of the Department, the College of Education, and the Graduate School, student should attempt to make full use of their graduate experience and are encouraged to demonstrate professional commitment to the field of School Counseling.

Membership in professional organizations, as well as presentation and attendance at local, state, regional, and national conferences and workshops are strongly encouraged.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Counseling Skills Development
Counseling Theory
Research Techniques for Counselors
Developmental Counseling and Mental Health
Cultural Foundations in Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

School Counselling Teaching View 561 other Masters in School Counselling in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a fully accredited four year educational institution, and earned a minimum GPA of 3.00 (based on a 4.00 system) on the past 60 hours of coursework on all baccalaureate and graduate work already completed.
Additionally, applicants are required to provide official transcripts, a personal statement describing the applicant's interest in the program and his/her career plans, and three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's education, skills, abilities, and character.

Tuition Fee

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International

26580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26580 USD per year during 24 months.
National

26580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26580 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

9665 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9665 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Starkville

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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