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Human Development Counseling

Vanderbilt University
Tuition USD 12,789 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MEd
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Nashville, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Human Development Counseling at Vanderbilt University is a MEd 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 12,789 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Nashville, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Human Development Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:

  1. Clinical Psychologist
  2. Organisational Psychologist
  3. Researcher
  4. Counsellor
  5. Human Resources Specialist
  6. Behaviour Analyst

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Theories of Counseling
  2. Foundations of Professional School Counseling and Guidance
  3. Marriage and Family Counseling
  4. Theories and Techniques of Counseling with Children and Adolescents
  5. Special Topics in Human Development Counseling
  6. Career Counseling
  7. Appraisal and Assessment
  8. A Developmental Approach to Personal Loss
  9. Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Counseling
  10. Developmental Counseling Psychology
  11. Advanced Developmental Theory and Practice
  12. Counseling Diverse Populations
  13. Group Counseling.
  14. Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  15. Research in Counseling

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Application must be completed and submitted online
  • Application fee waived for online applications
  • Scan and attach your unofficial transcript(s) from prior undergraduate and graduate work.
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
  • TOEFL scores are required if you are an international applicant, unless English is your first language or you have completed a degree at an American university.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 12,789 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 12,789 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt University

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Vanderbilt University

Nashville, United States

Vanderbilt 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