Program Overview
The Education in School Counselling at Murray State University is a MA 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 Education in School Counselling 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
- Location: Murray, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education in School Counselling 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
- Methods of Research
- Introduction to Counseling
- Foundational Counseling Techniques
- Theories of Counseling
- Human Development
- Multicultural Counseling
- Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Tests and Measurements
- Career Counseling
- Individual Testing
- Group Counseling
- Elementary School Counseling
- Middle/Secondary School Counseling
- Practicum
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 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).
- $50 non-refundable fee
- An appropriate undergraduate major
- Transcript reflecting all previous college credit.
- In addition, some programs in the college require a Kentucky\nletter of eligibility for the beginning teacher internship program or a\nKentucky provisional certificate or comparable documentation from another state\ndepartment of education.
- Financial Guarantee or Bank Statement.
- Oral defense of thesis.
- Letter of Intent
- Online or paper application
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Murray State University
Murray State University
Murray, United States
Murray State 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 21 year(s)