Overview
he M.Ed. in Counselor Education degree prepares you to become a counselor in both public and private schools with the support of a diverse and accomplished faculty.
This Counselor Education from University of Virginia program teaches you how to become a leader, an advocate, a collaborator and a change agent – with an emphasis on promoting equity, access, and justice as a K-12 school counselor. With teamwork built into the curriculum you will get the opportunity to collaborate with your classmates in a supportive and close-knit environment. Plus, student diversity in Charlottesville and the surrounding school systems grants excellent internship learning opportunities in both urban, suburban, and rural settings.
Careers
Upon graduation, our students are competent in promoting the academic, social-emotional, and career development of students through comprehensive school counseling programs in K-12 schools. The implementation of such comprehensive programs are data-informed and student- driven, and focus heavily on addressing individual and systemic barriers to personal development and educational achievement while advocating for equity, access, and justice in K-12 schools.
Accreditation
CACREP-accredited program
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Intro to the Counseling Profession
- Theories & Techniques of Counseling
- Essential Counseling Skills Lab
- Introduction to School Counseling
- Lifespan Development
- Career Interventions
- Group Counseling Procedures
- Multicultural Counseling
- Practicum in School Counseling
- Counseling Children & Adolescents
- Individual/Triadic Supervision
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Education Public Health Counselling View 887 other Masters in Public Health in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college by date of entry.
- Have a B average or better for the last two years of undergraduate study.
- Submit an application for admission (including a $75 non-refundable application fee) and unofficial transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work. Once admitted, official transcripts will be required.
- GRE test scores are not required.
- Submit at least two letters of recommendation from professionals who can attest to the potential of the applicant to succeed as a graduate student and professional counselor.
- Submit a written statement of professional goals and reasons for seeking admission to the masters program in school counseling.
- Submit a current resume.
- A writing sample is not required.
Tuition Fee
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International
27000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 27000 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
National
27000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 27000 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
In-State
16920 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 16920 USD per year and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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