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Tuition USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Brookville, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The School Counselor at Long Island University (LIU) is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 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 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: New York City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the School Counselor programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Psychopathology for the Professional Counselor
  2. Human Growth and Development Over the Lifespan
  3. Theories Of Counseling
  4. Counseling Pre-Practicum
  5. Counseling Practicum
  6. Career Development
  7. Group Counseling:Theory and Practice
  8. Research Methods In Counseling
  9. Diversity and SocioCultural Issues in Counseling
  10. Socio Cultural Issues in Counseling: A Field Based Experience
  11. Introduction to School Counseling and Ethics
  12. College Admissions and Educational Planning
  13. Educational Tests and Measurements

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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).

  • Two professional and/or academic letters of recommendation that address the applicant\xc2\x92s potential in the profession and ability to complete a graduate program.
  • Personal Statement that addresses the reason you are interested in pursuing graduate work in this area of study.
  • Interview with a faculty member of the Department of Counseling and Development.
  • Pass a spontaneous writing sample at admissions interview.
  • Students for whom English is a second language must submit official score results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Long Island University (LIU) 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 Long Island University (LIU)

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Long Island University (LIU)

Brookville, United States

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University Profile
  • Start Date 2018-01-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months