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
$614 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
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Master of Counseling in School Counseling

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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.

Occupations

The knowledge you acquire in Oregon State’s online program will help you fill in-demand jobs in the global marketplace. As a leader in this area, you’ll graduate ready to showcase your abilities and make your mark as a professional who has the skills that employers need most.

Potential careers include:

  • School psychologist
  • Technical education teacher
  • Guidance counselor
  • Career advisor
  • Social worker

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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Important dates

These are the start dates for OSU’s next two terms. However, this program only admits for summer term.

Fall term starts
Sept. 24
Winter term starts
Jan. 5, 2026

See our academic calendar for our full quarter term schedule.