Program Overview
The Counseling (Concentration in College Student Development) at Depaul University is a MEd 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 (Concentration in College Student Development) 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 7.5
- Tuition: USD 610 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 610 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Chicago, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling (Concentration in College Student Development) programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Program Development In Student Affairs
- Counseling Skills
- Multicultural Counseling
- Supervision
- Crisis Intervention
- Consultation For Counselors
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Graduate admission application
- $40 application fee
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
- Resume
- Letters of recommendation from professors or work supervisors; applicants to the master\'s degree program are required to submit three letters, and applicants to the School Counselor licensure program are required to submit one letter.
- Personal statement* answering all of the following questions (the entire statement should not exceed 1,500 words or approximately 300 words per question):
- Discuss why you want to enter the counseling field. Demonstrate in your response that you have researched the field and have a basic understanding of what counseling professionals do.
- Given what you have researched about the profession, discuss your short-term and long-term goals should you eventually graduate from our program. Integrate into your response why DePaul\'s counseling program will help you achieve your goals.
- Discuss why self-awareness, self-reflection and self-care are important skills for counselors. Explain ways in which you would attend to all of these should you be a student in our program.
- Explain how your personal values and ethical beliefs will be an asset to you as a future counselor, and explain any challenges you may face in future practice. Provide concrete examples from your personal or professional life to help illustrate your points.
- Discuss your understanding of "multicultural proficiency" and "social justice". Explain how you believe they play a role in the work of counseling professionals as well as how they fit with your own beliefs and values. Provide concrete examples from your personal and professional life to help illustrate your points.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 610 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 610 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 610 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 610 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Depaul 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 DePaul University
DePaul University
Chicago, United States
DePaul University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months