M.A. in Human Development Counseling at University of Illinois at Springfield

The University of Illinois Springfield offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Human Development Counseling that lasts for 18 months. The total tuition fee for this program is USD 23,764. To be admitted to the M.A. in Human Development Counseling, students must show their English language skills. The accepted tests for this are IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE. To qualify for admission, students need to have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

The Department of Human Development Counseling at the University of Illinois Springfield provides three accredited concentrations recognized by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP):

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling Concentration
• School Counseling Concentration

Students can gain specialized knowledge through projects that fulfill course requirements and by showing their skills during clinical experiences in practicum and internship.

To earn a master’s degree in Human Development Counseling, students need to complete a total of 61 semester hours.

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12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 for the last 60 credit hours of their undergraduate degree or a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75.

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Application Process for University of Illinois Springfield

Step 1: Prepare Documents for Application

• Letters of Recommendation (LOR): Submit three letters of recommendation.
• Essays: A written essay is required.

Step 2: Additional Documents Required

• Submit all official transcripts from every college or university you have attended.
• Provide English Language Proficiency scores.
• Submit personal and academic statements as needed.
• Complete a Pre-Enrollment Health Record Form that includes your vaccination history.

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

Begin your application through the university's online portal.

Step 4: Application Fees for This Course

• Application Fee: USD 75 (approximately INR 6.32 Thousand).
• Payment Methods: You can pay by credit card or wire transfer.
• The University of Illinois offers an optional Payment Plan. This plan allows students to pay tuition, fees, room, and board in installments over 2 to 6 months. Note that 33% of the student account balance is required at enrollment for the 2-month plan. This option is not available for the Fall intake.
• There is a $40 non-refundable enrollment fee per semester.

Step 5: Application Deadline

• Fall Semester (August): January 31st.

*The dates mentioned are tentative based on previous years. For the exact deadline, consult with expert counselors for assistance.

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"