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Counseling

University of the District of Columbia
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 7,874 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,149 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline May, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Washington, D.C., United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Counseling at University of the District of Columbia 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 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 7,874 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,149 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:

  1. Clinical Psychologist
  2. Organisational Psychologist
  3. Researcher
  4. Counsellor
  5. Human Resources Specialist
  6. Behaviour Analyst

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. CNSL507 Grief Counseling Organization and Administration of Counseling
  2. Counseling Philosophies
  3. Group Counseling
  4. Cultural Diversity Issues and Multicultural Counseling
  5. Theories of Counseling
  6. Career Theories and Development
  7. Appraisal Techniques of Counseling
  8. Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment
  9. Human Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. 
  • Submit am official transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate schools. Applicants must have an undergraduate grade point average of 2.8 or higher to enter the Master of Science Degree.
  • Submit official scores from a recent administration of Graduate Record Exam.
  • Submit three letters of recommendation.  
  • Students must submit a 500-word essay demonstrating their familiarity with the counseling profession and explaining the reason they have chosen the counseling field.
  • Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 7,874 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,149 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 7,874 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,149 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of the District of Columbia 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 the District of Columbia

    University of the District of Columbia logo

    University of the District of Columbia

    Washington, D.C., United States

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    University Profile
    • Application Deadline May, 2027
    • Start Date Sep, 2026
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months