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Master of School Counseling

Gonzaga University

  • Spokane, 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 (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

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or recognised foreign equivalent
  • Foreign transcripts need a NACES course-by-course evaluation. Statement of purpose
  • Two recommendations
  • CV and passport copy
  • GMAT/GRE for the MBA unless waived. English proof: TOEFL iBT 80 (before Jan 2026) or 4.5 (from Jan 2026)
  • Or IELTS 6.5. Further requirements are set by each programme.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US university or recognised foreign equivalent (course-by-course NACES evaluation), Transcripts, Statement of purpose, 2 recommendations, CV, GMAT/GRE for MBA unless waived.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80 (before Jan 2026

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement
  • CV or Resume.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's requirements and deadline on its How to Apply page e.g. Apply online with the Graduate Application
  2. The MBA page lists a 50 USD fee. Upload transcripts with a NACES course-by-course evaluation
  3. Passport copy
  4. English proof and programme documents. Scholarship review is automatic with admission for several programmes. After admission
  5. The Center for Global Engagement gives immigration support.

Other costs

Tuition per year$19,659 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Education
DepartmentCounselor Education
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteMerit scholarships reviewed automatically with admission for business programmes, See graduate international scholarship page

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    8 Jan 2027

    55 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.