Overview

The School Counseling programme from Roosevelt University prepares counselor candidates to support and advocate on behalf of the learning and social-emotional needs of children and adolescents in K-12 schools.

Key facts

The intensive, field-based MA in school counseling curriculum prepares every candidate to work democratically with diverse students and families.

The programme leads to an Illinois school counselor credential with an option to pursue licensure as an Illinois professional counselor.

100% of the employers of the school counseling graduates agreed or strongly agreed that the programme produces school counselors who are well-prepared for their profession.

Career Opportunities

The School Counseling programme prepares students to become school counselors in public K-12 schools. Students may enter the programme with or without a teaching certificate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

School Counseling Program Development and Classroom Management

Human Growth and Development

Statistics & Research Methods in Counseling

Human Appraisal

Theories of Group Dynamics and Counseling

School Counseling, Environment, & Consultation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: Rolling admission, meaning there are no specific deadlines for most programs. Some specialized programs may have specific deadlines

Language

English

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Credits

61 SCH

52-61

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Online Application

$40 Application Fee

3.0 GPA

Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities.

English Language Proficiency: All international students and individuals who completed a degree program outside the United States must meet this requirement.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21350 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21350 USD / year

≈ 21350 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21350 USD / year

≈ 21350 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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