Program Overview
The Human Development Counseling at University of Illinois Springfield is a MA 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 Human Development 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 675 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 329 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Springfield, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Development Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fundamental Issues and Ethics in Counseling
- Theories of Counseling
- Prepracticum
- Group Counseling
- Multicultural Counseling
- Developmental Counseling
- Career/Lifestyle Counseling
- Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
- Family Dynamics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- HDC Admission Form
- 3 Recommendation Forms
- Supervised written essay and group interview
- minimum GPA of 3.00 for last 60 credit hours of undergraduate degree or cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.00
- undergraduate GPA between 2.75 and 2.99
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 675 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 329 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 675 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 329 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Illinois Springfield 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 Illinois Springfield
University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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