Back to search
MasterRecommended
Master of Educational Counseling
- La Verne, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A counseling master's with school counseling and student affairs concentrations.
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
- Apply core concepts and methods in Educational Counseling. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
- not verified university learning objectives.
Career outcomes
- K-12 school counselor
- student services positions in community colleges and universities
Curriculum
- Two concentrations: School Counseling (52 units) for K-12 settings and Student Affairs (43 units) for higher education. Core covers ethics
- multicultural and crisis counseling
- theories
- research
- academic and career counseling
- practica and internships
- then a master's exam. Classes meet late afternoon and evening.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Official transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Personal statement
- Programme-specific requirements and English proof unless exempt.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree from a regionally accredited college or university; official transcripts, Recommendation letters, Personal statement, Program-specific extras; proof of English proficiency unless exempt
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 53
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters
How to apply
- Check the graduate requirements and recommended completion dates on the university website. Apply online and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts showing a regionally accredited bachelor degree
- Recommendation letters
- Personal statement
- Programme extras and English proof unless exempt. Receive the offer and pay the 200 USD non-refundable tuition deposit. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds. Arrange the university health insurance fee for international students.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,905 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | La Verne Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | LaFetra College of Education |
| Department | Educational Counseling |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $15,905 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $14,605 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 53, Cambridge 176.

