MA Counseling at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Counseling is designed to prepare professional counselors who are well-versed in Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) standards and grounded in holistic, integrative care. Through rigorous academic training, culturally responsive practice, and meaningful community engagement, the program empowers students and counseling professionals to advocate for the well-being of all individuals.

Faculty: College of Education | Duration: 2 years / 60 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Core Coursework: 45 Units Counseling Theory (3) Psychosocial, Cultural, and Family Diversity in Counseling (3) Counseling Skills and Techniques (3) Group Counseling (3) Research Methods in Education (3) Client Assessment (3) Diagnosis & Treatment of Mental Health Disorders (3) Problems of Drug Abuse (3) Ethical, Legal, & Professional Issues in Counseling (3) Counseling with.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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