Program Overview
The Counseling at University of Alaska Fairbanks is a MEd programme in Psychology, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 681 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 192 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Fairbanks, 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
- Foundations of Counseling
- Counseling Theories and Applications I
- Counseling Interventions for Adults (3)
- Child and Adolescent Development
- Career Development
- Appraisal for Counselors
- Practicum in Individual Counseling
- Internship I**
- Professional Ethics
- Cross-Cultural Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Internship II**
- Non-thesis Research/Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Complete the following admission requirements:
- Applications will be reviewed on March 1 for admission to the fall semester.
- Admission requires a bachelor\'s degree in a human service area such as education, social work, psychology, human services, etc. Suitability of other degrees will be considered on an individual basis by counseling faculty.
- Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their undergraduate degree or take the Graduate Record Exam.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 681 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 192 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 681 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 192 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Alaska Fairbanks 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 Alaska Fairbanks
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, United States
TheUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks(UAForAlaska) is apublicland-,sea-, andspace-grantresearch universityinCollege, Alaska, United States,a suburb ofFairbanks. It is the flagship campus of...
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