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Master of School Counseling
- Dallas, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master's preparing certified school counsellors.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- 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 institution (a recognised three-year degree is accepted)
- GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for full admission
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
- Two recommendations
- GMAT/GRE only if the programme requires it
- Church membership letter for ministry programmes.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for full admission
- Provisional admission possible
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (a government-recognised three-year bachelor's degree from outside the US is accepted), statement of purpose of at least 300 words, resume, 2 recommendation letters, GMAT 425 or GRE 32nd percentile if the programme requires it, church membership letter for ministry programmes
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no section below 5.5)
- PTE Academic 53
- Cambridge 169
- Duolingo 110 (no subscore below 90)
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the School Counseling admission requirements at Dallas Baptist University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,146 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Dorothy Bush College of Education |
| Department | Department of General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 48 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Dallas Baptist University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Education in School Counseling. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $28,146 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,256 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no section below 5.5), PTE Academic 53, Cambridge 169, Duolingo 110 (no subscore below 90), IELTS Academic 6.