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Master of School Counseling

Pittsburg State University

  • Pittsburg, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master's preparing certified school counsellors.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): 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

  • Completed related bachelor degree with converted GPA of at least 2.7/4.0
  • MBA also requires GMAT
  • Some departments add requirements
  • Bank statement and Statement of Financial Information for the I-20.

Minimum GPA

2.7

Accepted academic background

Completed bachelor degree in a related field with converted GPA of at least 2.7/4.0, MBA also requires GMAT, Some departments add requirements.

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 68-79
  • IELTS 6.0-6.5
  • PTE Academic 47-53
  • Duolingo 100-110 (varies by programme)

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport identification
  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificates
  • English proficiency evidence where required
  • Curriculum vitae
  • References where required
  • Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website. Review the graduate admission requirements for Master of School Counseling. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
  2. Degree certificates
  3. Curriculum vitae
  4. References where required
  5. English proficiency evidence where required
  6. supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,516 USD
Application fee$60 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus (Pittsburg, Kansas)
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education
DepartmentPsychology and Counseling
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship notePittsburg State University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Mar 2027

    108 days left
  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    1 Oct 2027

    322 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.