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Master of School Counseling

Hood College

Frederick, 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

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with at least 2.75 GPA (some programmes such as counseling
Nutrition and MSN need 3.0)
Foreign degrees need a NACES or AICE course-by-course evaluation
Programme-specific prerequisites and documents.
Minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (some programmes higher)
No GRE/GMAT for most programmes.

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution, Foreign degrees need NACES/AICE course-by-course evaluation (emailed to [email protected]), Programme-specific prerequisites.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 59
Duolingo 95

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check the requirements and deadlines: Fall July 15
Spring Dec 1
Summer I April 20
Summer II May 30.Complete the online Graduate School application and pay the 100 USD fee. Upload the programme documents
Have a NACES or AICE course-by-course transcript evaluation emailed to gofurther@hood. Edu
send IELTS
TOEFL or Duolingo scores. Decisions come within about 2 days on a rolling basis. Admitted students receive an electronic acceptance letter and I-20 instructions. Apply for the F-1 visa with financial documents and an affidavit of support.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$15,590 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$350 USD

Program details

Campus	Frederick
Faculty or school	Graduate School
Department	Counseling
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.