Program Overview
The Counseling and College Student Personnel at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a MSc programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Counseling and College Student Personnel programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,620 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Shippensburg, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling and College Student Personnel programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- College Counseling Specialization
- College Student Personnel Specialization
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialization
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Clinical mental health, college student personnel, and college counseling specializations require an official undergraduate transcript with a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA or successful completion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or\xc2\xa0Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
- School counseling requires an official undergraduate transcript with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- You are expected to have a minimum of one year\'s experience (paid or volunteer) in the area to which you are applying.\xc2\xa0
- Please submit the following with your application:
- Autobiographical statement [PDF]\xc2\xa0[Word Doc]
- Resume
- Experience Form
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,620 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,620 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, United States
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-27
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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