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Master of School Counseling

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master's preparing certified school counsellors.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying School Counseling can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
And communicate findings to diverse audiences
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

School counselor in public
Private and charter schools
Mental health counselor
CASAC-T

Curriculum

60 credits
Listed as four years part time or full time
With in-person and online courses. Covers research
Technology in school counselling and culturally responsive practice
With practicum and internship in schools. Optional dual licensure as mental health counselor and CASAC-T.

Entry requirements

Academic

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of objectives
Resume
A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts is required
FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
TOEFL 4.5
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 110.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution, Foreign credential evaluation (general or course-by-course by a NACES member, Or internal FAU evaluation), GRE/GMAT only for some programmes, Programme-specific prerequisites, Proof of funds on the Financial Certification Form for the I-20.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 79
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results
CV or Resume.

How to apply

Check the programme's requirements and deadline on its FAU graduate programmes page. Submit the online graduate application. Send official transcripts from every institution attended
A foreign credential evaluation by a NACES member or FAU
GRE or GMAT scores if the programme requires them
the supplemental items it lists. Submit English test scores (IELTS 6.0
TOEFL or Duolingo 110) unless exempt. If admitted
Complete the Financial Certification Form for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,251 USD
Application fee	$30 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Boca Raton
Faculty or school	College of Education
Department	Department of School Counseling
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.