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PhD of Counselor Education
- Boca Raton, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
The Master of Arts in Counselor Education is a master-level programme of the College of Community Innovation and Education at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
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
- Demonstrate subject knowledge in Counselor Education. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
- Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Mental Health Counselor
- School Counselor
- Career Counselor
- Substance Abuse Counselor
Curriculum
- Courses named include Addictions Counseling
- Foundations of Trauma & Crisis Counseling. Internship
- Practicum or clinical experience is part of the offer. The page and catalogue extract give no detailed course list for this master programme.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Graduate GPA of 3.5 M.Ed. In Counseling Licensure/Certification Potential for leadership
- Three letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Statement of objectives
- GRE General Test is required
- There are no minimum sub-score requirements (send official scores to Institution Code 5229)
- A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts is required
- FAU will do the evaluation or must be done by a NACES member
- TOEFL 4.5
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 110.
Minimum GPA
3.5
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's or master's degree depending on programme, Foreign credential evaluation, GRE/GMAT for some programmes, 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 Counselor Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Applications closed
11 Jan 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $20,251 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $29,181 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.