MS Counseling Psychology at University of Kansas

Programme overview

M.S. Degree Program The master's program in counseling psychology prepares individuals aspiring to work as counselors or in counseling-related fields or those hoping to proceed on into doctoral training. The curriculum provides a broad and general introduction to Counseling Psychology theory, research, and clinical practice.

Faculty: School of Education & Human Sciences | Department: Education and Human Sciences› | Duration: 60 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Degree Requirements The mental health concentration requires at least 60 credit hours of course work. Besides a core of work in counseling psychology (including counseling theory, career development, interviewing, assessment, group counseling, professional issues, and practicum), work is required in developmental psychology, research, and diagnosis and psychopathology.

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Entry requirements

Graduate Admissions Requirements Applicants must meet both the University and departmental admission requirements to be considered for the program. University of Kansas Graduate Admission Requirements All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy. Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology Application Requirements: A completed graduate application. Application fee. Official transcripts of all degree-granting post-secondary institutions you have attended and an official transcript for each degree earned.

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 follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking, $40 certificate-seeking and non-degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme. Apply through the KU graduate application system (KU Graduate for Lawrence, Edwards and Online programmes; KU Medical Center for KUMC programmes).

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