Overview

Columbia International University presents the Care and Counseling MA program, a comprehensive and highly regarded master's degree designed to provide a strong foundation in care and counseling. This program equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in counseling and support roles, whether in a clinical setting, ministry, or other helping professions.

Key Features

Comprehensive curriculum covering counseling theory and practice
Expert faculty with extensive experience in care and counseling
Emphasis on ethical and effective counseling techniques
Practical training and experiential learning opportunities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling
Marriage and Family Counseling
Crisis Intervention and Trauma Care
Counseling and the Helping Professions
Group Counseling and Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 772 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application
$25 application fee
Application essay (800-1000 words)
Reference from a professional or academic contact
Official transcripts for bachelor's degree and any relevant master's degree coursework
International Credential Advancement Package (ICAP) evaluation by World Education Services (WES) or an evaluation by InCred for transcripts from schools outside the United States
Official report of the score earned on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if English is not the applicant's first language.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21450 USD / year

≈ 21450 USD / year
Out-of-State

21450 USD / year

≈ 21450 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21450 USD / year

≈ 21450 USD / year

Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 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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Scholarships Information

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