Program Overview
The Counselor Education at Georgia Southern University is a MEd programme in Education, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 14,305 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students; USD 4,364 (Tuition (Full programme)) — In-State students
- Location: Statesboro, 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
- School Counseling M.Ed. 51 hours
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.Ed. 60 hours
- Student Services in Higher Education M.Ed. 48 hours
- Ed.S. in Counselor Education Ed.S. 30 hours
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
1.Complete requirements for a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution.
2. Present a cumulative 2.50 (4.0 scale) grade point average or higher on all undergraduate and graduate work combined.
3. Present official report of scores on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the verbal, quantitative and analytical writing sections of the Graduate Records Examination (GRE).
4. Submit complete Counselor Education Supplementary Documents.
5. Submit a personal statement of purpose, not to exceed 200 words, that identifies the applicants reasons for pursuing graduate study and how admission into the program relates to the applicants professional aspirations.
6. Submit a completed Disclosure and Affirmation Form that addresses misconduct, criminal background check, the Code of Ethics for Educators, and tort liability insurance.
7. Participate in a pre-admission seminar. (Applicants will be contacted to schedule a time for an admissions interview once application materials are complete. Interviews will be held on March 10th during the day and a mandatory group admissions seminar is held that evening. Please make plans to set time aside on this day for these events.)
8. For Concentration One, School Counseling, pass the GACE Program Admissions Assessment.
Provisional
Applicants may be approved for provisional admission based on the quality of the admission material presented. Provisional students must earn grades of B or higher in their first nine (9) hours of course work after admission and meet any other stipulations outlined by the department to be converted to regular status.English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 14,305 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students; USD 4,364 (Tuition (Full programme)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 14,305 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students; USD 4,364 (Tuition (Full programme)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Georgia Southern University 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 Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, United States
public university in Statesboro, Georgia, U.S.
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