MA School Counseling

... United States
... Lipscomb University

Course Overview

The School Counseling Program is offered by Lipscomb’s College of Education which is consistently ranked as one of the most effective educator preparation programs in the state of Tennessee and the nation.

You can make a difference in the lives of students with a graduate degree in school counseling, whether you have current teaching licensure or not.

Our program is multifaceted, but is specially focused on training you to guide students as they prepare for, apply to and select a college. Learn strategies to shepherd students of all levels through career exploration and development.

You’ll have instruction in other areas too, like cultural and socioeconomic mediation and collaborative techniques to use with teachers and parents. School practicums and internships will give you the opportunity to apply what you’re learning in real time.

Our expert and caring faculty will challenge and support you as you hone your vocation. It’s all so that you can support the next generation of leaders and innovators finding their way in the world.

General Eligibility

  • Completed Online application

  • $50 application fee

  • Official transcripts for all degrees conferred and any other coursework post bachelors.

  • Personal statement:
    Explain your goals and your purpose for pursuing a graduate education degree at Lipscomb University and elaborate on how this degree would help you to make an impact on teaching and learning in your classroom or school in a concise, clear essay. (500 words)

  • Three Recommendations

    • Recommender #1 – Current Administrator/Supervisor (non-family member)
      If no direct supervisor, provide another academic reference (see Rec. #2)

    • Recommender #2 – Academic or Professional Colleague (non-family member)

    • Recommender #3 – Personal reference of integrity and/or faith (non-family member)

  • Resume

  • Lipscomb College of Education graduate programs do not generally require graduate exam scores such as the GRE or MAT unless required for state licensure, accreditation, or program specific reasons. If your most recent degree GPA is below 3.0, a program director may ask you to provide graduate exam scores to be considered as part of the supplementary materials to your application for admission. Check with the specific program you are interested in regarding exam scores that may be required for admission

Credit Hours:

42, 36

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Teaching and Education


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Campus Name

Nashville, Tennessee


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

n/a


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Available Intake

n/a


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

UK/International: £37,500,


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