Overview

UToledo graduate students can receive training to become one of two types of professionals:

School counselors

Clinical mental-health counselors

UToledo prepares you to work with clients dealing with life issues, such as substance abuse, mental and emotional disorders, family and marriage difficulties and career challenges.

The Counselor Education program at The University of Toledo provides the theoretical foundation and clinical training necessary for you to obtain licensure as:

A professional counselor through the Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

A professional school counselor through the Ohio Department of Education.

Career

UToledo has deep relationships in the regional mental-health community and with numerous school districts that will help you with field placements and your job search after graduation.

Graduates from the master's program find work in:

Governmental entities
Hospitals
K-12 educational settings
Mental-health agencies
Private practice

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Career Counseling And Development
Legal And Ethical Issues For School Psychologists And Counselors
Diagnosis And Mental Health
Diagnosis And Mental Health
Counseling Research and Program Evaluation
Crisis Intervention Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toledo, United States

Disciplines

Education School Counselling View 512 other Masters in School Counselling in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

College of Graduate Studies application for the master’s degree in school counseling
Transcripts of an undergraduate degree with a 3.0 or equivalent cumulative grade point average on a 4-point scale for all undergraduate study at all institutions attended.
A typed, written personal statement (suggested length 2-3 pages) detailing significant personal and professional experiences that relate to the applicant’s decision to pursue a career in counseling (e.g., rationale for seeking degree, commitment to counseling as a profession). The personal statement should also address such topics as the applicant’s skills or knowledge, preparation through education and/or experience, strengths and weaknesses, rationale for academic deficiencies, etc.
A professional résumé
Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which must address the applicant’s academic potential (i.e. from a university faculty member)

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

14154 USD / year

≈ 14154 USD / year
Out-of-State

14154 USD / year

≈ 14154 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8066 USD / year

≈ 8066 USD / year

Additional Details

In State tuition: $7,830.60
Out of State tuition: $13,741.20

Living costs

Toledo

United States

893 - 1473 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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