Program Overview
The Counseling at University of Puget Sound is a MEd programme in Psychology over 48 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: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 48,760 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,840 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Tacoma, 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
- Leadership and School Transformation
- Introduction to Counseling and Interpersonal Communication
- Humanistic Therapie
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Test and Measurements in Counseling
- Practicum/Internship and Practicum in Counseling
- Practicum/Internship and Practicum in Counseling
- Program Evaluation and Assessment
- School Counseling
- Developmental Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Group Leadership and Practicum
- Psychopathology
- Practicum/Internship and Practicum in Counseling
- Practicum/Internship and Practicum in Counseling
- Final Evaluation Seminar in Counseling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Complete the Application for Graduate Admission . The application includes the essay, which should be 300-500 words.
- Arrange to have official transcripts of all completed college-level coursework forwarded to the university.
- Arrange to have scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) forwarded from the Educational Testing Service.
- Arrange to have two (2) Appraisal of Applicant for Degree Candidacy forms completed and submitted.
- Submit a resume.
- An interview is required for all M.Ed. in counseling candidates. Interviews are arranged by the School of Education after completed applications have been received.
- Application Fee Payment Form: A $60 application fee is required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 48,760 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,840 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 48,760 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,840 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Puget Sound 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 University of Puget Sound
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, United States
TheUniversity of Puget Soundis aprivateliberal arts collegeinTacoma, Washington, United States. It was founded in 1888.The institution offers a variety of undergraduate degrees as well as five...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 48 months
