St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Education in Counseling - School Counseling in Saint Louis United States | University of Missouri-St. Louis
University of Missouri-St. Louis
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Saint Louis United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,686
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Master of Education in Counseling with a School Counseling specialization equips graduate students for careers as school counselors. This comprehensive 60-credit program qualifies graduates for Missouri certification and meets the requirements for both Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor credentials, with approval from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The Master of Education in Counseling curriculum develops professionals for roles in both educational environments (including elementary, middle, and high schools) as school counselors, and clinical settings (such as clinics, community mental health centers, or private practices) as clinical mental health counselors. Counselors receive thorough training in counseling theory and practice, treatment strategies, and career guidance.
The College of Education's counseling programs maintain prestigious accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admissions requirements include an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher, a completed UMSL Graduate School Application, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, have two completed references on file, complete the supplemental application and upon admission will take CNS ED 6010, Theories of Counseling, in their first semester.
Official transcripts from all universities attended
a. Successful applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree before beginning the master's
program.
Entrance examinations
a. International students are required to document English proficiency by providing scores from an
internationally accepted standardized examination before a decision is made on admission.
Two letters of recommendation
a. Letters that address academic potential must be provided by individuals who can accurately assess it, such
as previous instructors, professors, etc.
Grade Point Average
a. Minimum of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
IELTS - 6.5 , TOEFL -79
Official transcripts from all universities attended
a. Successful applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree before beginning the master's
program.
Entrance examinations
a. International students are required to document English proficiency by providing scores from an
internationally accepted standardized examination before a decision is made on admission.
Two letters of recommendation
a. Letters that address academic potential must be provided by individuals who can accurately assess it, such
as previous instructors, professors, etc.
Grade Point Average
a. Minimum of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
IELTS - 6.5 , TOEFL -79
Tuition
USD
25,686