Counseling
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 709 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

    Counseling

    About

    Counseling is about becoming a competent, ethical, reflective and culturally aware professional counselor. In this CACREP-accredited graduate program at USD, you'll learn how to make a difference in others' lives. Whether you choose to work in the Pre-K–12 school environment to support social and emotional learning or work in your own private practice, hospital or correctional facility. You will strengthen your sense of professional identity through training founded in social responsibility, self-awareness, diversity and inclusive excellence that prepares you to be an advocate for others.

    Position yourself as an expert in the field of counseling.

     

    Prepare to work with and advocate for students as a school counselor or in your own private practice, hospital or mental health counseling agency. The counseling program at USD prepares you for licensure and certification as a professional counselor.

    Disciplines

    School of Education

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Official Proof of English Proficiency
    • Official Transcripts
    • Optional Professional Credential Evaluation
    • Official Admission Test Scores
    • Letters of Recommendation
    • Statement of Purpose
    • Résumé
    • Passport

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 35

    How to Apply

    We're glad to hear you are interested in graduate education at USD! Apply now if you're ready, or review the resources below for more information.

    Apply online to graduate school

    Each graduate program may have different admission requirements; please refer to the current graduate catalog for departmental specific admission information

    Counseling

    University of South Dakota

    University of South Dakota

    United States of America

    United States of America, Vermillion