Overview

Overcoming dependence on drugs and alcohol. Navigating the perils of adolescence. Achieving wellness in the face of mental health challenges.Skilled, caring counselors hold the key to help individuals and families do that. And our counseling program gives you the experience to step into the field the day you graduate.Our students go on to work as counselors in public and private schools; colleges and universities; community-based social service agencies; and private practice.

Many of our students complete counseling degrees while holding down jobs in schools or other institutions. The program is structured so you don't have to choose between an education and your career. We hold classes nights, live online, or asynchronously online. You can attend our Mount Pleasant campus full-time or part-time; and part-time in a hybrid, hyflex or online format throughout Michigan. Each provides extensive hands-on experience. You will work directly with individuals of all ages as part of a mandatory practicum.

Program Highlights

As a student in Central Michigan University's master in Counseling program, you will:

Gain experience at our Center for Community Counseling and Development, a no-cost mental health center staffed by students in the Counseling program who provide face-to-face and telemental health counseling; or a community-based agency or school.

The school counseling concentration will train you to assist K-12 students with their academic, social/emotional, and career development needs. You will become a systems change agent who advocates for equity, access, achievement, and opportunity for all students. The program will prepare you for employment at the elementary, middle, or high school level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Counseling Supervisor

Neuropsychopharmacology

Etiology of Addiction

Counseling Children and Adolescents

Addiction Oriented Systems and Methods of Care

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Spring admission - Online only

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

School Counselling Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 554 other Masters in School Counselling in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Along with the application, you’ll need to submit a $50 application fee

Submit a copy of your passport

Submit proof of English proficiency or your intent to study English upon arrival – unless you are from an exempted country where English is the primary language of instruction.

You also may demonstrate English proficiency by completing the English studies program through CMU's English Language Institute.

Applicants must provide a third-party course-by-course credential evaluation and document verification

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

28710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 957 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

22740 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 758 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

22740 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 758 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Mount Pleasant

1000 - 1500 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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