Credits required
90 Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 90 quarter credits are equal to 60 semester credits.*
Cost per credit
$590 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.
Delivery
Hybrid You can complete this program in a hybrid format that blends online coursework with in-person classes held periodically in Corvallis, Oregon. View the curriculum.
Start term
Summer

Master of Counseling in School Counseling

Careers

Jobs for school and career counselors are expected to grow by 13 percent in the next decade, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Handbook (2018). The BLS explains that the number of school-age children is on the rise and so is the demand for professional counselors who help children plan and prepare for college or careers after high school.

Job market outlook

Make a well-informed decision on which degree to pursue online by using the following live job market information from public and private data sources.

For information about job prospects for these career fields, please visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook. And OSU Career Services is also a great resource to explore student career opportunities.

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