Omaha,
NE,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Counseling in Omaha United States | University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska Omaha
|
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
The University of Nebraska Omaha's (UNO) Counseling Department provides a Master of Science program with specializations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling (P-12), and Student Affairs Practice in Higher Education.
This department aims to educate a varied master's-level student body for careers as school counselors, clinical mental health counselors, student affairs specialists, or for further academic pursuits. Program alumni gain the skills to work effectively in their chosen specialization areas. As committed professionals, thoughtful researchers, and engaged community members, our graduates meet the demand for skilled practitioners. The program equips them to address diverse counseling requirements in urban settings, serving individuals, couples, families, and groups through various counseling approaches.
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
Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are required and should be from persons who can speak to the applicant's professional competence and/or academic ability.
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
Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are required and should be from persons who can speak to the applicant's professional competence and/or academic ability.
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