Program Overview
The School Counselor Education Concentration at University of Massachusetts Amherst is a MEd programme in Education 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 education. 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 Counselor Education Concentration 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 18,636 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 18,636 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Amherst Center, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the School Counselor Education Concentration programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Professional Orientation to School Counseling
- Evidence-Based School Counseling Practice
- Interventions and Consultation with Families and Schools
- Career Development Education, and Placement in Schools
- Laboratory in Developmental Counseling/Theory
- School Counseling Curriculum: Development and Implementation
- Multicultural Counseling in Schools
- Group Counseling in the Schools
- Issues and Practices in Special Education
- Principles of Educational and Psychological Testing
- Advanced Child Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Application Fee
- Personal Statement
- Residency Statement
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Tests
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 18,636 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 18,636 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 18,636 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 18,636 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Massachusetts Amherst 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 Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
United States
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public land-grant research university in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2002-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-08
- Language English
- Duration 24 months