Study Master of Arts in Counselor Education at University of Central Florida in the USA,

Master of Arts in Counselor Education

USA

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What will I learn?

Make a Substantial Difference in the Lives of Others . The MA in Counselor Education program at UCF prepares you to practice as a licensed and/or credentialed professional counselor to work with clients of all ages and backgrounds. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to empower individuals, couples and families to make positive, healthy changes in their lives. The Counselor Education program emphasizes a wellness, multicultural and humanistic approach to the application of evidence-based brief therapies and prevention measures. Nationally recognized faculty with real world experience provide students with the knowledge and self-awareness necessary to excel in this industry. Additionally, you’ll benefit from direct clinical training in our campus-based Community Counseling and Research Center -an award-winning, state-of-the-art clinical training facility that offers free individual, couple and family counseling sessions to members of the Central Florida community. Along with being ranked as one of the top counseling programs in the nation, the master’s in counselor education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Our graduates go directly into the mental health counseling or school counseling fields -engaging with clients and students at all levels of care and education. Many also hold leadership positions within their field, including local, state and national organizations.

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$22,988.00 per year
Books - 1200

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Orlando Main Campus

4000 Central Florida Blvd.,

Orlando,

Florida,

32816, South, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$22,988.00 per year
Books - 1200

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Orlando Main Campus

4000 Central Florida Blvd.,

Orlando,

Florida,

32816, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

The GRE is not required for admission to this program. Three letters of recommendation. Professional Resume The Professional Resume should highlight the applicants counseling-related experiences (as well as other work/volunteer experiences). It is highly suggested that applicants use the Resume Template in the crafting of their document, which would include (and provides examples of) the following: Counseling Related Experiences Other Work Experiences Personal Goal statement The Personal Goal statement indicates how the applicants personal and professional experiences align with their future goals in the Counselor Education Program and their future career as a professional counselor. The Personal Goal Statement should be between 500-700 words, typed using 12-point font in either Times New Roman or Arial, and will be uploaded with the application as either a Word document or a PDF file. Applicants are expected to generate their own work on the Personal Goal Statement and not to use AI. Applicants will need to bring 1 copy of their Personal Goal Statement with them to the interview. Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide one official transcript and official certification of degree, with date awarded.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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