Master of Science in Education in Counseling

Our Counseling master's program prepares graduates to successfully serve mental health centers, schools, recovery centers and universities in the region and beyond. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, Student Affairs & College Counseling needs of northeastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania and other areas of the state/country. Our program is exemplified by the quality and diversity of classroom instruction, field experiences, program options, students, faculty and the outstanding reputation of graduates in the community. We have a strong connection with alumni, program supervisors, agencies and schools, and community leaders who support the profession of counseling in the Youngstown area. Master's students will find a unique educational experience that prepares them for employment and/or advanced study in Counseling.

The counseling program prepares individuals as professional counselors in the areas of clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, college counseling and student affairs, and addiction counseling. Our program is designed to prepare graduates who have necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions to best serve in mental health centers, schools, recovery centers, and colleges. Our program is exemplified by the quality and diversity of classroom instruction, field experiences, program options, students, faculty and the outstanding reputation of graduates in the community.

Students from a variety of undergraduate majors (i.e. psychology, social work, education, communication, sociology, religion, philosophy, business, general studies, etc.) may pursue a master's degree in counseling. Undergraduate and/or graduate grade point average, a letter of intent, letters of recommendation, and a required interview are important factors in determining the admissibility of an applicant to the counseling degree program. Applicants will be interviewed by members of the Counseling Admissions Committee and must meet the standards prescribed in the counseling program's admission policies. The following are the admission requirements:
Applicants must have earned above a 2.7 grade-point average. (If an applicant's GPA is slightly below the minimum required, an applicant may include a GRE or MAT score to have their application reviewed.)
A bachelor's degree from a college or university certified by a regional accrediting agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education. A bachelor's degree from non-regionally accredited institutions may be considered acceptable for admission. These are reviewed by the Admission and Appeals Committee.
Cumulative grade-point average in undergraduate work of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (Some programs require higher GPAs.)
Official transcripts of all undergraduate or graduate work completed
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 79-80
TOEFL PBT - 550
213 on the computer-based test