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Master of Counseling Ed.S
- Kent, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
The Education Specialist in Counseling is offered by the School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences in the College of Education and Human Services at Kent State University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse advanced concepts in Counseling Ed.S. Evaluate topics including minimum 30 credit hours. Use appropriate evidence and methodologies to develop and present subject-relevant solutions or research.
Career outcomes
- Counselors
- All other
- Substance abuse
- Behavioral disorder
- And mental health counselors
Curriculum
- Minimum 30 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Orientation and Ethics: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Internship I: School Counseling
- School Counseling Practicum
- Theories and Practices in Addictions Counseling
- Counseling Adolescents. The programme includes an internship
- Practicum or clinical placement course.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale unless the programme sets more
- Transcripts and department documents (resume
- Goal statement
- Recommendations) vary by programme
- English proficiency proof required.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 110
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Recommendation Letters (If Applicable)
- CV or Resume (If Applicable)
- Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the programme's requirements and deadline on its catalogue page and the graduate English requirements. Submit the online graduate application with the 70 USD fee. Upload passport page
- English test results
- College transcripts and degree certificate
- GRE/GMAT if required
- department documents. After admission
- Provide bank statements and the Financial Information Worksheet. Apply for the I-20
- Then the student visa. Bring final official transcripts and diploma to International Admissions in the first semester.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,169 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Kent Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education and Human Services |
| Department | School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $21,169 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,350 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 110. An interview is required.

