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Professional Counseling programs offered at South University—west-palm-beach

Program Information

Are you looking for counseling master’s degree programs in West Palm Beach, Florida? The Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Counseling degree program at South University’s West Palm Beach campus is a 92-quarter-hour curriculum intended to meet the local and regional need for qualified professional counselors. The emphasis of this program is on community and agency counseling.

Convenient Class Schedules

The South University, West Palm Beach Professional Counseling degree program is structured to allow you to pursue your master’s degree while balancing the rigors of work and home. Classes meet Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and you have the opportunity to complete two classes each quarter.

Professional Counseling Competencies

Graduates are expected to achieve skill competence for professional counseling behaviors that include but are not limited to:

  • individual counseling

  • small group counseling

  • family interventions

  • consultations

  • diagnosis

  • assessment

  • treatment planning

  • counseling program management (including outcomes assessment and program evaluation)

  • client and/or professional advocacy

  • community intervention

  • crisis response and/or counseling

  • application of professional ethical and pertinent legal standards

In addition, graduates of the South University — West Palm Beach Professional Counseling degree program are expected to achieve knowledge competence in subject areas that include but are not limited to:

  • professional identity (including professional ethics and legalities)

  • social and cultural diversity (including multiculturalism)

  • human growth and development

  • career development

  • helping relationships

  • assessment (including standardized and non-standardized techniques)

  • research and program evaluation (including basic statistics)

At the completion of the didactic portion of the program, you will take comprehensive examinations to gauge your knowledge competencies of the material covered. Skill competencies will be demonstrated throughout the lab portions of the program and through field experiences in the practice and internship.

Program Outcomes

The MA in Professional Counseling program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation for the practice of professional counseling.

The program is structured to develop the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that are essential for professional counselors. Students will learn how to function effectively and ethically as a skilled professional, to appropriately apply interaction and intervention skills, and work in a variety of settings with a diverse client population.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to become professional counselors, subject to state licensure requirements.

Tuition Data for this program at South University, West Palm Beach, FL

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.

Room & Board*$0
Tuition$48160
Program Fees$175
Books & Digital Resources$3200

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.

    Room & Board*$22340
    Tuition$48372
    Program Fees$175
    Books & Digital Resources$3200
    *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, 98% of graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for program graduates:

    • Federal Loans: $69450
    • 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.

    37% of graduates from this program finished in this time.

    Q:

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

    A:

    According to EDMC calculations, the job placement rate for students who graduate from this program is 80%.

    Q:

    What are the job opportunities for graduates of this program?

    A:

    For more information on job opportunities in this field of study: ONET Online. The job opportunities link is 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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This program is available at the following campus locations:

West Palm Beach, FL

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