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Master of School Counseling
- St. Cloud, United States
- 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 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
- Completed bachelor's degree recognised as equivalent to a US bachelor's; 2.75 GPA (4.0 scale) in undergraduate work; IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale) for full admission; some programmes add GRE
- GMAT
- interview or prerequisite coursework
- Overall 2.75 GPA (4.0 scale) in previous undergraduate work or the last half of it; 3.0 in any graduate coursework; non-US degrees evaluated for GPA conversion; some programmes require GRE/GMAT or higher GPA
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Completed bachelor's degree (US regionally accredited or recognised by the home Ministry of Education and equivalent to a US bachelor's); 3-year degrees only for provisional admission (2.75 GPA, IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 68)
Language tests
- IELTS 7.5 (full admission
- TOEFL iBT 6.5-7.0 provisional with EAP 511/512
- IELTS Academic 7.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
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 | $14,699 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Twin Cities (North Hennepin Community College) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Graduate Studies |
| Department | Behavioral Health and Counseling |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 61 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional graduate scholarship opportunities may be available; the undergraduate-only ACSS award does not apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $14,699 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,247 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.5 (full admission, TOEFL iBT 6.5-7.0 provisional with EAP 511/512, IELTS Academic 7.5. An interview is required.