Master of Science in Counselor Education at Florida International University

Programme overview

The Master of Science (MS) in Counselor Education offers three majors, each accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The program prepares students to become competent clinical mental health, school, or rehabilitation counselors positioned to significantly impact diverse individuals in a variety of settings (e.g., hospital, agencies, private practice). The program provides both educational experiences that emphasize multiculturalism in practice and theory, as well as opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Faculty: College of Arts, Sciences, and Education | Duration: 3 years (60 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 60 credit hours. Requirement areas in the catalogue: School Counseling Major: 60 credits; Clinical Mental Health Counseling Major: 60 credits; Rehabilitation Counseling Major: 60 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions Requirements for the Master of Science (MS) in Counselor Education Applicants are required to submit an on-line application to the Office of Graduate Admissions. All applicants must submit the following: (1) Official transcripts (2) Three (3) letters of recommendation (at least one from academic sources and one from work or volunteer experience), (3) An autobiographical statement (4) Curriculum Vitae (resume). After initial review of application materials, candidates will be invited to participate in interview activities on a day coordinated by the Counselor Education program. Candidates are admitted by recommendation of the program’s Graduate Admissions Committee. Minimum criteria for program acceptance include an undergraduate 3.0 GPA for the Rehabilitation Counseling track and 3.2 GPA for the Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling tracks. Applicants with a completed m

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic master's and graduate certificate deadlines: Fall June 1; Spring October 1; Summer March 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30, submitted through the online application.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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