Program Overview
The Counseling Program at The University of Vermont 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 Program 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 900 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 646 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Burlington, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling Program programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Developmental Perspectives in Counseling
- Counseling Practicum
- Professional Issues in Counseling
- Modalities: Counseling Children & Adolescents
- Family and Couples Counseling
- Counseling for Career & Lifestyle Development
- Addictions Counseling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the Counseling Program is competitive and admissions decisions are made only once a year, during the spring semester for fall matriculation. Students with strong undergraduate academic preparation and a solid grade point average, and who demonstrate an ability to fully participate in healthy interpersonal relations with others, make strong candidates for the UVM Counseling Program. The Program faculty is committed to admitting students who represent diverse backgrounds and who have special abilities to work with diverse client populations. One application process is used for students applying to the either tracks (School and Mental Health Counseling tracks), Dual Option, and for part-time or full-time study.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 900 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 646 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 900 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 646 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Vermont 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 The University of Vermont
The University of Vermont
Burlington, United States
The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, commonly referred to as the University of Vermont (UVM), is a public land-grant research university in Burlington, Vermont, United States....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2002-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-27
- Language English
- Duration 24 months