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 is committed to research about and teaching of students with disabilities and special abilities. The department’s research, teaching, and service address current issues in special education, rehabilitation, school psychology, and deaf studies. The Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies (DPS) is dedicated to advancing human and economic development through the empowerment and effective inclusion of culturally diverse individuals with disabilities and special abilities of all ages. This is accomplished by conducting research to further knowledge and understanding of abilities, disabilities, adaptations, interventions, and support systems; preparing professionals to educate and facilitate the development of individuals with disabilities and special abilities; and providing leadership at the local, state, national, and international levels. To accomplish our mission, the department offers nationally recognized undergraduate, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral-level degrees to prepare teachers, counselors, specialists, administrators, school psychologists, school counselors, and researchers and educators in special education, rehabilitation, school psychology, gifted education, sign language and deaf studies, and educational interpreting.
 
College
College of Education  
Campus where offered
University of Arizona - Main - Tucson  
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Amanda Tashjian
520-621-9412
Graduate Program Coordinator
Cecilia Carlon
520-626-1248
Director of Graduate Studies
Vanessa Perry
520-621-5552
Graduate College Degree Counselor
Annie Prisbrey
520-621-0119
 
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the UA Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees Calculator for up-to-date information about tuition and fees. 
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  
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Last revised 23 Jul 2019