St. Cloud State University Full Degree program School Counseling

Location:: Saint Cloud, United States

Program Type:: Full Degree

Degree Level:: Master

Specialty:: Human Services

Program Overview

Program Description:

School counselors work in K-12 educational settings to assist with the educational, vocation, personal, and social development of all students. In carrying out their responsibilities, school counselors work with students, parents, teachers, school personnel and community agencies.

Individuals already possessing a master's degree in counseling, psychology, human development, education, special education, social work, or any other mental health field at another institution may qualify for licensure certificate program status. This program requires students to complete the equivalent of our degree program through transfer courses and courses taken at St. Cloud State University. Specified courses must be taken from SCSU. Contact the school counseling program coordinator for further information.

Degrees and Plans Offered

Master of Science in School Counseling: Plan A (Thesis) at 58 credits
Master of Science in School Counseling: Plan B (Comprehensive Exam) at 52 credits

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:: CACREP NCATE

Financial Aid:: Yes

Requirements:: A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 Three letters of recommendation. GRE required. Submission of a personal data form obtained from the Department of Counseling and Community Psychology. Successfully complete a personal interview with representatives of the profession, advanced students in the program and the counseling faculty. For specific interview dates and an appointment, contact the departmental secretary. Personal statement. Language testing scores(International Students).

International Requirements:: TOEFL computer based-207. TOEFL IBT-76. TOEFL paper-540. Financial documentation showing the student ability to cover the cost of graduate study.