Program Overview
The Counseling at University of Nevada Reno is a MA 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 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
- Location: Reno, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Educational Measurements and Statistics
- Introduction to Educational Research
- Career Development and Information Technology
- Pre-Practicum
- Counseling Theory and Process
- Counseling Practicum
- Overview of Addiction Prevention, Treatment & Recovery
- Advanced Human Growth and Development
- Multicultural Counsel
- Group Counseling
- Law & Ethics in Counseling
- Comprehensive Examination
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GRE scores
- All official transcripts
- Letter of Intent/Statement of Career Goals, including which track you are interested in
- Resume
- Three professional letters of recommendations that indicate your fit for the counseling field
- Qualified in the professional judgment of the program faculty
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-02-18
About University of Nevada Reno
University of Nevada Reno
Reno, United States
The University of Nevada, Reno is a public land-grant research university in Reno, Nevada, United States. It is the state's flagship public university and primary land grant institution. It was...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 36 months