With a strong program focus on multicultural counseling across the lifespan, you'll learn to promote the health of individuals, families, groups and organizations in a diverse society, implement comprehensive school counseling programs, and deliver individual and group counseling within diverse school systems. Upon graduation, you will be eligible for licensure as a professional counselor in Arizona and will also earn a School Counselor, PreK-12 Certificate issued by the Arizona Department of Education.
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Master of Counseling, MC on-campus degree program applications open annually on Sept 1.
All required application materials must be submitted by the first business day after Jan. 1 to ensure consideration for admission the following fall semester.
Students Admitted to the on-campus program begin their studies in the fall semester only. The Master of Counseling program offers both on-campus and online degree program options. Information about the Master of Counseling online degree program can be found on the Counseling, MC (Master of Counseling) online program overview webpage.
Residents of certain US states are ineligible to apply for the Master of Counseling online degree program. Please review the ASU State Authorization webpage to ensure that you reside in an authorized state.
Become certified to work in Arizona
By completing this degree, you will earn the School Counselor, PreK-12 Certificate, issued by the Arizona Department of Education and be eligible to hold a license in mental health counseling, applied for through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
What job can I get attaining a Master of Counseling with a concentration in school counseling?
ASU is the first and only program in counseling and counseling psychology to be organized as a standalone school, offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. We enjoy longstanding national recognition for our research-based counseling psychology doctoral program and our master's students enjoy exceptional opportunities for practical training related to their concentration, in the Counselor Training Center or within area public schools.
Ayşe Çiftçi
School Director and Professor
CISA - School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology
FAQs
Graduates of this program will hold a School Counselor, PreK-12 Certificate, issued by the Arizona Department of Education and be eligible to hold a license in mental health counseling, applied for through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
No it is not, classes are only offered in-person.
The program consists of 60 credit hours of study and is expected to take students approximately 2.5-3 years to complete if studied full-time.