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Master of School Counseling

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, 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 (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

Foreign equivalent of a US bachelor's degree with at least a B average (about 3.0 of 4.0)
official transcripts and a NACES course-by-course evaluation; English proficiency (TOEFL 79
IELTS 6.5
PTE 53
Duolingo 105
ELS 112) or a US degree
Bachelor degree with at least a B average (3.0 of 4.0 or equivalent)

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Foreign equivalent of a U.S. bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution, GPA of B or higher, official transcripts plus course-by-course NACES evaluation; some programmes need recommendation letters or entrance exams

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Previous Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$22,130 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	New Haven campus
Faculty or school	College of Education
Department	Counselor Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	63
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships may be available to qualifying students; graduate awards can require completed credits and program eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.