Program Overview
The School Counseling at Barry University is a MSc programme in Psychology, 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 School 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 990 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 990 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Miami, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the School Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Orientation to the Counseling Profession
- Crisis Intervention
- Legal & Ethical Issues in Counseling
- Human Growth and Development
- Psychological Measurements
- Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling
- Individual Counseling Procedures
- Career Development and Life Work Planning
- Group Counseling Procedures
- Family Counseling and Therapy
- Counseling Theories and Interventions
- Counseling Practicum
- Methodology of Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application including statement of purpose and goals
- Bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized college or university with appropriate credits as indicated by transcripts with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (B) or higher.
- If undergraduate cumulative grade point average is less than 3.00 (B), then acceptable and recent score on the Miller Analogies Test or Graduate Record Examination
- Two recent professional recommendations for graduate study including a letter from a former professor
- Current resume
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 990 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 990 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 990 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 990 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Barry 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 Barry University
Barry University
Miami, United States
private Catholic university in Miami Shores, Florida, USA
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
