Overview

Counselors work in community agencies, churches, hospitals, private practice, and schools. The Counseling program provides the elements necessary for certification, licensure, and actual counseling practice. Students acquire knowledge in the disciplines that underlie counseling–including education, psychology, human development, sociology, learning, and social change.

Prospective Students

Most students in the M.S. in Counseling program from Southern Methodist University earned their undergraduate degrees in psychology, sociology, social work, ministry work, or education.

Career and Personal Benefits

The developmental and social sciences comprise the foundation of the curriculum. Students can choose to focus their studies on one or more of the following specialties: Clinical Mental Health; Marriage, Couple, and Family; and School Counseling with additional opportunity for concentrated study in Addiction Counseling, Child and Adolescent Counseling, Expressive Arts Therapies, and LGBT Affirmative Therapy.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Family Therapy I: Intergenerational Theories and Treatment

Group Counseling

Counseling Diverse Communities

sychopathology: Child/Adolescent

Advanced Clinical Methods for Individuals, Couples and Families

Lifestyle & Career Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-04 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dallas, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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100

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended.

Submission of 2-page essay

Three recommendations.

Resume.

Non-refundable online payment of $40 application fee.

Background Check. Students completing their MS in Counseling at SMU, with the intent to practice as a therapist or counselor in the state of Texas, must complete post-graduate requirements outlined by the Texas Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (LPC) and a criminal history background check.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

24412 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24412 USD / year

≈ 24412 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24412 USD / year

≈ 24412 USD / year

Living costs

Dallas

United States

1140 - 1925 USD / month

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

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Overview

Prospective Students

Career and Personal Benefits

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Dallas

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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