St. Cloud State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S. - School Counseling, License Certificate in School Counseling

Format: Campus

Program Description:

School counselors work in K-12 educational settings to assist with the educational, vocation, personal, and social development of all students. In carrying out their responsibilities, school counselors work with students, parents, teachers, school personnel and community agencies.

Individuals already possessing a master's degree in counseling, psychology, human development, education, special education, social work, or any other mental health field at another institution may qualify for licensure certificate program status. This program requires students to complete the equivalent of our degree program through transfer courses and courses taken at St. Cloud State University. Specified courses must be taken from SCSU. Contact the school counseling program coordinator for further information.
Degrees and Plans Offered

Master of Science in School Counseling: Plan A (Thesis) at 58 credits
Master of Science in School Counseling: Plan B (Comprehensive Exam) at 52 credits

Accreditation:

CACREP NCATE

Eligibility Requirements:

A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75.
Three letters of recommendation.
GRE required.
Personal statement.
Language testing scores(International Students).

# of Credits Required:

52-58

International Student Requirements:

TOEFL computer based-207. TOEFL IBT-76. TOEFL paper-540. Financial documentation showing the student ability to cover the cost of graduate study.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

337.40 USD

Tuition In-State Full Time:

5969 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

8918 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999