Program Overview
The Counselor Education at Augusta University is a MEd programme in Education 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 education. 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 Counselor Education 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
- Location: Augusta, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counselor Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Human Growth and Development for Counseling
- Theories and Techniques of Counseling
- Diversity Sensitivity in Counseling
- Crisis Counseling
- Administration & Consultation for School Counselors
- Treatment Planning in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Counselling Children and Adolescents
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 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).
Admission Requirements:
- At least a 2.5 undergraduate GPA
- Passing a criminal background check (see COE Graduate Program section of catalog for complete requirements).
- GRE or MAT Minimum Scores (must have been taken within the last five years).
Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
Regular admission: minimum of 300 on the test overall
(Or a score of at least 146 on the Verbal subtest)
Miller\xc2\x92s Analogy Test (MAT)
Regular admission: minimum of 388
- Three Letters of Recommendation Applicants will include at least three professional recommendations using specified forms.
- Personal Autobiographical Essay Applicants will write an autobiographical essay in which they discuss their reasons for wanting to become a counselor, what attributes they may possess which would contribute to their effectiveness as a counselor, what personal characteristics they possess that might hinder their relationships with clients, and how they are planning to address those issues. The essay must be double-spaced and three pages in length.
- Personal Interview The personal interview with the faculty is the final requirement for full admission into the program. Shortly after the admissions deadline, faculty will select applicants to be invited to the interview based on the quality of the previous criteria. The interview is designed to assess:
- applicants\xc2\x92 potential for forming effective interpersonal relationships in individual and group contexts;
- applicants\xc2\x92 openness to self-examination and personal and professional growth;
- applicants\xc2\x92 potential to develop knowledge, skills and dispositions in the field;
- applicants\xc2\x92 potential to work effectively with diverse populations;
- applicants\xc2\x92 emotional stability;
- applicants\xc2\x92 receptiveness to supervision;
- degree to which the Program\xc2\x92s objectives and mission are consistent with the vocational and professional goals of applicants; and 8) the degree to which applicants display the potential for success in the counseling program and profession. After the interview, applicants are evaluated by the faculty with a rubric which considers all of these factors, including both academic and non-academic issues.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Augusta University
Augusta University
Augusta, United States
Augusta University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months