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Master of School Counseling
University of Texas at San Antonio
- San Antonio, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master's preparing certified school counsellors.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): 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 an accredited US institution or equivalent training abroad
- Programme-set GPA (usually 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Last 60 credit hours may be considered)
- Transcripts and FCSA/NACES credential evaluation
- Purpose statement
- Resume and recommendation letters per programme
- English proficiency.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from an accredited US institution or equivalent training abroad, Programme prerequisites vary, GRE/GMAT where the programme requires
Language tests
- IELTS 7
- TOEFL iBT 100 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 5.0. (exams from 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo 130
- IELTS 7
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
- Curriculum Vitae
- Recommendation Letters
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,988 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education and Human Development |
| Department | Department of Counseling |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $28,988 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,058 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 100 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 5.0. (exams from 2026-01-21), Duolingo 130, IELTS 7.