MA School Counseling at University of Alabama

Programme overview

The Master of Arts degree in School Counseling is designed to provide prospective school counselors with the skills necessary to establish and conduct effective developmental guidance and counseling programs in the Pre-K-12 school setting. Students are trained through a comprehensive curriculum that qualifies them for work at all levels of school counseling.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Educational Studies Psychology Research Methodology Counseling | Duration: 60 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 60 credit hours. Courses in the listed curriculum include BCE 511 Principles Of Guidance, BCE 512 Counseling Theory Proc +, BCE 513 Career Development, BCE 514 Counseling Skills +, BCE 517 Professional Counseling, BCE 521 Group Proced Coun Educ.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, admission decisions are made based on submitted application materials. The following materials are required for the application to be considered complete: CV/Resume A Statement of Purpose. In the Statement of Purpose, applicants should discuss: Their interest in pursuing an MA degree in School Counseling and related career goals. Their aptitude (e.g., skills, traits, and/or previous experiences) for graduate-level study in a digitally delivered program (see Statement on Digital Delivery). Their approach to working with various populations and respect for cultural differences. At least two letters of recommendation (three preferred) from individuals who can speak about their academic and professional qualifications in the field of school counseling and graduate studies. These should come from current or former professors (preferred), supervisors, or mentors who are familiar with the applicant’s capabilities and can attes

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer (the admissions page lists Spring, and Summer/Fall priority deadlines).

Graduate application fee is $65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and $80 for international students (nonrefundable). Deadlines are set per programme in the Academic Programs Portal; some programmes require a standardized test such as GRE or GMAT.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.ua.edu/

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