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Master of School Counseling
- Pittsburg, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
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
- Visit the official website. Review the graduate admission requirements for Master of School Counseling. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- Curriculum vitae
- References where required
- English proficiency evidence where required
- 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
| Campus | Main Campus (Pittsburg, Kansas) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education |
| Department | Psychology and Counseling |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Pittsburg 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 leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
322 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,516 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,767 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.7. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 68-79, IELTS 6.0-6.5, PTE Academic 47-53, Duolingo 100-110 (varies by programme).

