Counseling and Development - School Counseling Concentration
Winthrop UniversityProgram Overview
The Counseling and Development - School Counseling Concentration at Winthrop University is a MEd programme in Psychology over 36 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 Development - School Counseling Concentration 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 14,265 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,405 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Rock Hill, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling and Development - School Counseling Concentration programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Loss, Grief and Crisis Counseling
- Foundations and Ethical Issues in School Counseling
- School Program Planning, Consultation, and Supervision
- Addictions Counseling
- Clinical Psychopathology in Counseling
- Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling
- Counseling Children and Adolescents
- Advanced Counseling Interventions
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The online Graduate School application with the non-refundable application fee
- A bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended for undergraduate and graduate coursework. Transcripts must be sent directly to Winthrop\'s Graduate School office from the issuing institution(s). We cannot accept transcripts (even sealed, official transcripts) from individuals.
- Undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Official Test scores
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 14,265 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,405 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 14,265 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,405 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Winthrop University 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 Winthrop University
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, United States
public university in Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
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