Online School Counseling Preventive Mental Health Degree :: Accredited Universities

Creighton University’s Master of Science in school counseling and preventive mental health program is designed to prepare you for a counseling career in school systems.

When you pursue an M.S. in school counseling, you’ll study a range of key issues and receive personalized attention from Creighton’s established education department and its faculty. Most of our faculty are full-time, tenured or tenure track faculty and are experts in the field. You may specialize in one of the following:

• Elementary
• Secondary
• PK-12 guidance counseling

Designed to fit easily into your busy schedule, this 2-year program includes 8-week online courses and a 9-month internship.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 3.0 GPA are required for admission to this program. Your application should include:

Completed application and non-refundable $50 application fee

Three letters of recommendation, to be completed and submitted by persons other than family members who are capable of assessing your performance in an academic or work setting

Writing Sample: a personal statement on why you would like to be a counselor

Official transcripts: from all colleges/universities attended

Resume

Personal Interview (may be conducted virtually)
Felony Conviction/Mental Health Capacity form: Completed and notarized

Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

Background Check: All prospective students are expected to successfully pass a background check before being admitted to the department.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
International applicants from countries in which English is not the primary language must demonstrate proficiency in English language by submitting a minimum TOEFL score of 80 iBT (213 CBT/550 PBT). International applicants who received their baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited institution in the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or Africa (English-speaking only) are NOT required to submit a TOEFL score report.

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