Graduate Program: Counseling (MA) - School Counseling Emphasis

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Program/Degree
Counseling (MA) - School Counseling Emphasis  
Program Description

The Counseling Masters Program prepares students with a solid grounding to become Certified Rehabilitation Counselors, Certified School Counselor, and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC).

Advisor Dr. Amanda Tashjian

For more information about the program, please refer to:  https://www.coe.arizona.edu/counseling

 
Department/Academic Unit(s)

Dept of Disability & Psychoeducational Studies -

The Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies (DPS) includes programs in Counseling, Special Education and School Psychology.  The mission of DPS is to promote an inclusive social system to which all individuals have equitable access and in which they are empowered to pursue their goals of full participation and improved quality of life.  The Department achieves this end through a) innovative and collaborative preparation of highly qualified graduates; b) the production and dissemination of evidence-based practice and research; and c) leadership within professional disciplines, the university environment and the greater community.

 

 

 

 
College
College of Education  
Campus where offered
Main Campus - Tucson  
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Amanda Tashjian
520-621-9412
Graduate Program Coordinator
Cecilia Carlon
520-626-1248
Director of Graduate Studies
Carl J Liaupsin
520-626-3810
Graduate College Degree Counselor
Christina M Inocencio
520-621-3484
 
Tuition and Fees
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Please refer to the UA Registrar's's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements

For more information go to the following link:
http://www.coe.arizona.edu/counseling/apply

 
Standardized Tests

NO GRE REQUIIRED

FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ONLY:

TOEFL (iBT overall): 70*
 IELTS (overall band score): 6.0

 

 

 
Financial Aid

http://www.coe.arizona.edu/scholarships

 
Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

  • Fall: January 15

International Applicants:

  • Fall: December 1
 
International Conditional Admission
International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.
Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

Completion Requirements

Degree Requirements

Minumum credits: 60
Core coursework: Courses
SERP 525 Counseling Theories
SERP 545 Multicultural, and Familial Diversity in Counseling
SERP 546 Counseling Skills and Techniques
SERP 547 Group Counseling
SERP 556 Research Methods
SERP 563 Client Assessment
SERP 579B Diagnosis & Treatment of Mental Health Disorders
SERP 580 Medical Aspects of Disability
SERP 584 Problems of Drug Abuse
SERP 588 Ethical, Legal, & Professional Issues in Counseling
SERP 594 Practicum: Mental Health
SERP 593 Internship
SERP 597C Counseling with Couples and Families

School Counseling Specialty (12 Credit Hours)
SERP 506 Introduction to in School Counseling (3)
SERP 510 Counseling over the Lifespan (3)
SERP 550 Career Development and Advanced Educational Planning for School Counselors (3)
SERP 594 Practicum – School Counseling Specialty (3)

Language requirements:
Other requirements: For more information go to: http://www.coe.arizona.edu/counseling/specialty

 
Minor Requirements
The Academic Unit has not provided this information. 
Student Handbook
https://www.coe.arizona.edu/sites/coe/files/pages/files/masters-program-counseling-student-handbook-2016-2017.pdf  
Persistent link:
Last revised 23 Jul 2019