School Counseling, MA
The Master of Arts in School Counseling is designed to develop a professional who counsels with children and adults in elementary, middle, and high schools. Graduates from the University of Northern Colorado's School Counseling Program are qualified to accept counseling positions in elementary, middle, and high schools. Because our program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), graduates are eligible to become National Certified Counselors.
Class Format
Total Degree Requirements
63 Credit Hours
Graduate Coordinator
Heather Helm, 970-351-1630
Additional Information
Application Deadlines
- Fall and Summer Admissions: December 1st
- Applications submitted past the deadline must contact program.
Admission Requirements
- Supplementary Data Sheet (pdf)
- Personal Statement (pdf)
- Three Letters of Recommendations on Professional Counseling Forms (pdf)
- Preadmission Interview Workshop
- MMPI-2
- A 3.0 or higher GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate degree.
- GRE scores are required if GPA is below 3.0.
- Required Minimum: 140 Quantitative; 146 Verbal Reasoning; Combined score of at least 297; Analytic Writing 3.5
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- International Students: $60 non-refundable application fee
- Completed Graduate School Online Application
- One official copy of transcripts from all accredited college or university attended since completing high school. UNC Alumni need not submit transcripts
Additional Information
- Two years of work experience recommended and attendance of preadmission workshop.
- Off Campus Applicants have the same admission requirements
Tuition Rates below are for the 2012-2013 school year. These tables do not include eligible course fees that apply to certain courses.
2012-2013 Colorado Resident Graduate Tuition/Fee Rates
| |
Tuition |
Student Activity Fee (Details) |
LEAF Fee (Details) |
Technology Fee Avg. (Details) |
Library Fee Avg. (Details) |
| Per Credit Hour |
$469.00 |
$49.50 |
$1.00 |
$9.51 |
$3.23 |
| Three Credit Hours |
$1407.00 |
$148.50 |
$3.00 |
$28.53 |
$9.69 |
| Nine Credit Hours |
$4221.00 |
$445.50 |
$9.00 |
$85.59 |
$29.07 |
2012-2013 Non-Resident/International Graduate Tuition/Fee Rates
| |
Tuition |
Student Activity Fee (Details) |
LEAF Fee (Details) |
Technology Fee Avg. (Details) |
Library Fee Avg. (Details) |
| Per Credit Hour |
$1004.00 |
$49.50 |
$1.00 |
$9.51 |
$3.23 |
| Three Credit Hours |
$3012.00 |
$148.50 |
$3.00 |
$28.53 |
$9.69 |
| Nine Credit Hours |
$9036.00 |
$445.50 |
$9.00 |
$85.59 |
$29.07 |
*additional credit hours over 9 are charged at the per credit hour Rates
2012-2013 Extended Studies/UNC Online Tuition/Fee Rates
| |
Tuition |
Course Fees |
| Per Credit Hour |
$495.00 |
Off-campus or online delivery options through UNC Extended Studies feature a flat per-credit tuition rate with no students fees. Certain courses may carry specific fees for additional services and materials. |
| Three Credit Hours |
$1485.00 |
| Nine Credit Hours |
$4455.00 |
