Program Overview
The Counselor Education at University of Maryland Eastern Shore 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
- Tuition: USD 25,776 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 14,448 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Maryland City, 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
- Intro to Counselor Education
- Theories and Tech of Counseling
- Individual and Group Appraisal
- Clinical Applications in Counseling
- Career Life Development
- Group Processes in Group Counseling
- Counseling Children & Adolescents
- Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Counseling
- Crisis Management in Counseling
- Ethical, Legal & Prof. Issues in Counseling
- Practicum in School Counseling
- Advanced Practicum in School Counseling
- Human Growth and Development
- Introduction to Behavioral Research
- Intro to Community Counseling
- Theories and Tech. of Counseling
- Clinical Applications in Counseling
- Marriage and Family Counseling
- Career Life Development
- Group Process in Group Counseling
- Cross-Cult. Perspectives in Counseling
- Social Diversity in Counseling
- Crisis Management in Counseling
- Ethical, Legal & Prof. Issues In Counseling
- Practicum in Community Counseling
- Adv. Practicum in Community Counseling
- Human Growth and Development
- Introduction to Behavioral Research
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).
To be considered for normal admission, an application includes:
· Completion of a bachelor degree
· At least a GPA of 3.0
· Three Letters of recommendation
· On site interview
- Application Deadline for Fall Admission : May 1st
- Application Deadline for Spring Admission: Nov. 1st
Provisional status may be granted to exceptional applicants who do not meet all of the requirements for admission. For such applicants, the following areas will be evaluated: 1) potential for academic success, 2) ability to enter in counseling relationships as a helper, 3) readiness to take advantage of the learning opportunities in the program, 4) prior courses and experience in the education and counseling areas.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 25,776 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 14,448 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 25,776 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 14,448 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland Eastern Shore 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 Maryland Eastern Shore
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Somerset County, United States
historical black university located in Princess Anne, Maryland, United States
University Profile- Language English
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