Omaha,
NE,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Counseling- School Counseling P -12 in Omaha United States | University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska Omaha
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Omaha United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,860
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This CACREP-accredited program provides both Master of Science and Master of Arts degrees for those pursuing school counseling careers. The M.A. specialization allows students to gain hands-on research experience by completing a thesis. Ideal candidates for this track should demonstrate enthusiasm for research methods and possess a focused area of academic interest. Participants must adhere to detailed requirements and deadlines set by UNO Graduate Studies, the Counseling Department, academic calendars, and thesis committee availability. The 54-credit M.A. program with a School Counseling focus incorporates all necessary coursework and practical training (practicum/internships) for Nebraska School Counselor certification. Earning the M.A. degree mandates successful completion of a 6-credit thesis project.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Nine credit hours of courses in behavioral sciences or closely related field for both areas of concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.
Paper-based TOEFL: 550, Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Statement of Purpose: 2-3 pages in length addressing the following information:
Reason(s) for pursuing the counseling profession,
Relevant experience,
Personal career goals,
Reason(s) for choosing UNO's Counseling program.
Resume or curriculum vitae
3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale (applicants with a 2.7 GPA can be considered for provisional admission)
Nine credit hours of courses in behavioral sciences or closely related field for both areas of concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.
Paper-based TOEFL: 550, Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Statement of Purpose: 2-3 pages in length addressing the following information:
Reason(s) for pursuing the counseling profession,
Relevant experience,
Personal career goals,
Reason(s) for choosing UNO's Counseling program.
Resume or curriculum vitae
3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale (applicants with a 2.7 GPA can be considered for provisional admission)
Tuition
USD
16,860