Program Overview
The School Counseling at Florida Gulf Coast University 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 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,301 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 373 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Fort Myers, 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
- Intro to School Counseling
- Appraisal Procedures
- Career Development
- Counselling Theory for School
- Advanced School Counsel Method
- Counseling Spec Population Gps
- Human Development for School Counselor
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).
- A four year undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Any one of the following:
- a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester hours attempted accruing to the undergraduate degree;
- or a combined score of 1000 or higher on the quantitative and verbal sections of the GRE exam if taken prior to August 1, 2011, or 151-153 Verbal and 143-144 quantitative if taken on or after August 1, 2011; or
- 400 or higher on the MAT.
- Applicants with Florida Teacher or Educator certification are required to submit evidence of their certificate.
- Submission of three favorable recommendations from professionals in the field.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,301 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 373 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,301 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 373 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Florida Gulf Coast 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 Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
