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Argosy University Programs

School Counseling
Master of Arts

College of Education

MA, School Counseling

Admissions Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution
• A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) during the last two years of undergraduate work and any subsequent study
• Pass or present evidence that one of the following has been passed:
- The Test of General Knowledge (GK) or the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST)
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with a minimum composite score of 1000 on the quantitative-verbal score
• A minimum score on an Argosy University pre-approved English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction as specified in Section Five, Admission Policies, “English Language Proficiency Policy.”
• A minimum of 3 credits of ESL/ESOL coursework*
• Evidence of a criminal background or fingerprint check
• Interview with Program Admissions Committee and recommendation for admittance
• A Writing Sample submitted with the program application

All applications for admission must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative is available to help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:
• Completed Application for Admission Form
• Application fee (Non-refundable, except in California and Arizona. In the state of Arizona, the application fee is refundable if the application is canceled within three business days of the applicant signing the Enrollment Agreement).
• Personal/professional goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession
• Current résumé
• Three letters of recommendation (Two from a source familiar with student’s academic abilities and one from a current school administrator)
• Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended

Note: If a student does not have an ESOL endorsement and coursework in the teaching of reading and math, the student must take and pass the following additional prerequisite courses in areas of deficiency within 4 terms of matriculation into the program:
• E6007 Foundations of Reading
• E6320 Introduction to ESOL

Tuition Data for this program at Argosy University, Sarasota

Below is the current tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

Books & Digital Resources$1530
Program Fees$1040
Room & Board$0
Tuition$26016

The financial aid office uses an estimate of direct and indirect costs to determine how much financial aid a student may be eligible for. Direct costs include tuition, fees, some books and supplies, and institutional housing. Indirect costs include estimates of other living expenses, transportation and personal expenses. Housing costs may be considered direct or indirect. Examples of the costs of attendance estimates used can be found by clicking here.

*optional where available



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    Program Costs
    Q:

    How much will this program cost me?

    A:

    Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

    Books & Digital Resources$1485
    Program Fees$1017
    Room & Board$0
    Tuition$26016
    *optional where available

    Median Debt
    Q:

    What are my financing options to pay for the program?

    A:

    In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 97% of graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for program graduates:

    • Federal Loans: $59251
    • Private Educational Loans: $0
    • Institutional Financing plan: $0

    Success
    Q:

    How long will it take me to complete this program?

    A:

    The program could take as little as 28 months to complete.

    43% of graduates from this program finished in this time.

    Q:

    What percentage of students find employment in their field or a related field?

    A:

    The accreditation agency and/or state at this location does not require the disclosure of placement rates.

    Q:

    What are the job opportunities for graduates of this program?

    A:

    For more information on job opportunities in this field of study, see the following links on career paths that may be open to you after studying in this field: The job opportunities links are for general information purposes. The program you have selected could have different outcomes. Please check with your admissions registrar for detailed information.

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