Master of Science in Education in Counseling - College Counseling and Student Affairs

In this program, you'll gain an understanding of student affairs and college counseling history and research, college student development theory, legal and ethical issues, college student diversity, current issues, administrative and leadership components, assessment practices and an understanding of the dynamic nature of higher education. You'll participate in experiential activities, a practicum and an internship in a college or university setting in Northeast Ohio or Western Pennsylvania to apply what you study in the classroom to a real work setting. Graduates from the Counseling and Student Affairs program pursue careers as professionals at college and universities across the country. Recent graduates have found employment opportunities as academic advisors, career services coordinators, international recruiters, residence directors, area coordinators, directors of residence life, directors of student activities and faculty members.

Students from a variety of undergraduate majors (i.e. psychology, social work, education, communication, sociology, religion, philosophy, business, general studies, etc.) may pursue a master’s degree in counseling. Undergraduate and/or gradu­ate grade point average, a letter of intent, letters of recommendation, and a required interview are important factors in determining the admissibility of an applicant to the counseling degree program. Applicants will be interviewed by members of the Counseling Admissions Committee and must meet the standards prescribed in the counseling program’s admission policies. The following are the admission requirements:Applicants must have earned above a 2.7 grade-point average. (If an applicant's GPA is slightly below the minimum required, an applicant may include a GRE or MAT score to have their application reviewed.)A bachelor's degree from a college or university certified by a regional accrediting agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education. A bachelor's degree from non-regionally accredited institutions may be considered acceptable for admission. These are reviewed by the Admission and Appeals Committee.Cumulative grade-point average in undergraduate work of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (Some programs require higher GPAs.)Official transcripts of all undergraduate or graduate work completed