Pittsburgh,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Education in School Counseling in Pittsburgh United States | Duquesne University
Duquesne University
|
Pittsburgh United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
43,740
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This CACREP-accredited program equips you for school counseling certification and professional counselor licensure (LPC), crucial for careers in mental health and private practice. You can finish this Master's of Science in Education in School Counseling in 2 years, with part-time study options available. Course offerings include early evening and late afternoon classes for flexibility. Our alumni consistently secure positions in both educational and mental health environments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
3.0 GPA*
Bachelor's Degree- All majors welcomed to apply
*Applicants are customarily expected to have a 3.0 grade point average, based on a four-point scale, in their undergraduate work. However, exceptions may be granted on a limited basis, in which there is substantial additional evidence of a student's academic competency.
Note: In the case of GPA exceptions, we adhere to this State-mandated requirement:
In accordance with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), a school counseling applicant must have earned a grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.8 for their last 48 credits. Upon receiving the applicant's transcripts, Duquesne university calculates the applicant's GPA, and notifies the applicant if the GPA is below 2.8. Those applicants who have earned at least a 2.8 but less than a 3.0 GPA for their last 48 credits, must submit either the GRE or MAT scores with their application.
Resume/curriculum vitae
Graduate education essay
The essay is limited to 250 words
Prompt: Discuss your professional plans upon acquiring a master's degree in counseling
Two (2) Recommendations
Names and email addresses of recommenders are needed
Recommender will receive an email prompting the recommender to upload their recommendation for the applicant
Recommendations must be from individuals who can speak about the applicant's academic/professional abilities (i.e. faculty/supervisor recommendations
Note: Family, friends, and professional colleagues are not acceptable references
Official transcripts
Submit transcripts to one of the following.
Undergraduate degree from a four-year, degree-granting institution
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL - 80
Bachelor's Degree- All majors welcomed to apply
*Applicants are customarily expected to have a 3.0 grade point average, based on a four-point scale, in their undergraduate work. However, exceptions may be granted on a limited basis, in which there is substantial additional evidence of a student's academic competency.
Note: In the case of GPA exceptions, we adhere to this State-mandated requirement:
In accordance with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), a school counseling applicant must have earned a grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.8 for their last 48 credits. Upon receiving the applicant's transcripts, Duquesne university calculates the applicant's GPA, and notifies the applicant if the GPA is below 2.8. Those applicants who have earned at least a 2.8 but less than a 3.0 GPA for their last 48 credits, must submit either the GRE or MAT scores with their application.
Resume/curriculum vitae
Graduate education essay
The essay is limited to 250 words
Prompt: Discuss your professional plans upon acquiring a master's degree in counseling
Two (2) Recommendations
Names and email addresses of recommenders are needed
Recommender will receive an email prompting the recommender to upload their recommendation for the applicant
Recommendations must be from individuals who can speak about the applicant's academic/professional abilities (i.e. faculty/supervisor recommendations
Note: Family, friends, and professional colleagues are not acceptable references
Official transcripts
Submit transcripts to one of the following.
Undergraduate degree from a four-year, degree-granting institution
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL - 80
Tuition
USD
43,740