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School Counseling

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Tuition USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Dayton, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The School Counseling at University of Dayton is a Master 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: College Park, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the School 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. Philosophical, Professional, Ethical & Legal Aspects in Counseling
  2. Counseling Diverse Populations
  3. Human Growth and Development
  4. Personality & Human Development Across the Lifespan
  5. Career Development
  6. Career Counseling
  7. Helping Relationships
  8. Theories & Techniques of Counseling
  9. Counseling Techniques Lab
  10. Group Work
  11. Theories & Techniques of Group Counseling
  12. Assessment
  13. Assessment in Counseling
  14. Research and Program Evaluation
  15. Research & Evaluation in Human Services
  16. School Counseling
  17. Introduction to School Counseling
  18. Special Education and the School Counselor
  19. Crisis Intervention & Prevention in Educational Settings
  20. School Counseling Program Development & Implementation
  21. Consultation & Leadership in School Counseling
  22. Counseling Children & Adolescents

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.75

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 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).

Applicants to the school counseling program should submit the following information in addition to the online application:
  1. Official academic records of all previously attended colleges or universities must be submitted directly from the colleges or universities to the Office of Graduate Admission Processing. Hand-carried transcripts, official copies marked Issued to Student and unofficial copies are not acceptable. Students seeking school counseling licensure who received a master\'s degree from the University of Dayton are not required to submit transcripts.
  2. Three letters of recommendation from professors or employers.
  3. A personal statement.
  4. Results from the GRE or MAT are required for applicants with an undergraduate grade-point average below 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
Applicants must have attained an undergraduate cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Applicants who have less than a 2.75 cumulative GPA may be admitted if they achieve a raw score of 40 or higher or a scaled score of 396 or higher on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or scaled scores of 149 or higher on the verbal ability and 4.0 or higher on the analytical writing sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). For tests administrations prior to August 1, 2011, a scaled score of 430 or higher on the analytical ability section is required. Additional requirements apply for international students.Once an applicant has successfully met the required admission criteria outlined above, there will be a faculty review. Following faculty review of these materials, the applicant may be invited to interview with department faculty.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Dayton 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 Dayton

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Dayton, United States

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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