Master of Science in Counseling

Master of Science in Counseling is a Masters program taught at University of North Georgia, USA. Intake: Fall semesters. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (60 credit hours) options.

The Master of Science in Counseling prepares students to function as counselors in mental health centers, community agencies, governmental agencies, employee assistance programs, prisons, psychiatric hospitals, drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs, college and university student affairs, religious settings, and private practice. The curriculum covers human development and relationships, counseling theory, and change, and is designed to address differing world views.

Students use problem-based learning and complete required internships and practica for academic and practical professional experience and training. The program has a length of 60 credit hours. Classes are held on the Cumming Campus, and internships are completed in the field at a variety of counseling agencies or colleges in the North Georgia Area. New students are admitted for fall semesters.

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science in Counseling at University of North Georgia for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of North Georgia.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of North Georgia as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science in Counseling.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Baccalaureate from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog) with at least a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (4.0 scale) calculated in accordance with Graduate Admissions procedures.
• Group interview with counseling faculty.
• Personal statement, three-five pages, double-spaced, autobiographical in nature and address the following: why you want to become a counselor; brief personal history; attributes you possess which would contribute to your effectiveness as a counselor; personal characteristics which may inhibit your relationships with clients and what you are doing to resolve those issues.
• Submit three letters of recommendation from persons who are able to address academic potential, professional experiences in the helping professions, and non-academic experiences that add breadth in understanding the human condition. Letters of recommendation are encouraged to be submitted along with the UNG recommendation forms.
• Professional Resume.

Please check detail of study units at https://ung.edu/graduate-admissions/programs/master-of-science-in-counseling.php

• Counselor (professional counselor licensure and certification eligibility)
• Mental health centers
• Community agencies
• Governmental agencies
• Employee assistance programs
• Prisons
• Psychiatric hospitals
• Drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs
• College and university student affairs
• Religious settings
• Private practice

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.