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Master of School Counseling

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, 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's degree from a recognised institution with a GPA of about 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (many programmes 2.75-3.0); English proof (IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 53 or Duolingo 110) unless exempt; passport copy; extra department items for some programmes. Source: https://semo.edu/international/admissions/grad and /policies
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (programme degree map 2026-27)

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (4-year, or foreign equivalent per AACRAO evaluation) from a recognised institution; some programmes need related prerequisites, GRE/GMAT or portfolios

Language tests

IELTS 7.0
TOEFL iBT 95
PTE Academic 64
Duolingo 125
IELTS Academic 7

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	$14,976 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus, Cape Girardeau
Faculty or school	College of Education, Health and Human Studies
Department	Psychology & Counseling
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International merit scholarship awards may be available based on academic performance and admission category.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.