Overview

As more public and private sector leaders prioritize the urgent need for trained counselors in today’s volatile world, your growth opportunities in the field are both promising and diverse. Pick your passion: Jump start your career by enrolling in the Counseling degree program offered by Nova Southeastern University

Three-Day Residential Institutes Required for Online Counseling Students

NSU Counseling students in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling concentrations in the online format have the benefit of participating in two on-campus Residential Institutes (RI). Each RI is designed to enhance your counselor training and skill development through three days of in-person instructional engagement at an NSU campus. RIs involve face-to-face simulated counseling practice, personalized faculty feedback, group class activities, and a focus on professional counseling competencies to maximize your academic and professional success.

Attendance is required for all M.S. in Counseling students in the CMHC and School Counseling concentrations in the online format
Held Friday through Sunday
Located at NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus or NSU Regional Campus in Orlando
First RI is part of PYCL 0511: Introduction to Counseling Techniques, typically taken in 2nd program semester
Second RI is part of PYCL 0635: Group Theory and Practice, typically taken in 3rd - 6th semester (effective Fall 2026 for CMHC).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling Theories and Practice
Research and Evaluation for Counselors
Contemporary Clinical Interventions
Human Growth and Development
Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Psychopathology
Couples and Family Counseling Strategies
Community Mental Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-29 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Davie, United States

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 773 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution is required, with official transcripts or an agency evaluation for foreign degrees.
A degree in psychology, education, behavioral science, social work, or a related field is preferred, or applicants must demonstrate counseling aptitude through professional, volunteer, or research experience.
Applicants must have a 2.5+ GPA in the last 60 undergraduate hours, a 3.0+ master’s GPA, a GRE score of 300+, or comparable academic indicators.
An interview is required for admission to the program.

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

22920 USD / year

≈ 22920 USD / year
Out-of-State

22920 USD / year

≈ 22920 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22920 USD / year

≈ 22920 USD / year

Living costs

Davie

United States

900 - 1400 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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