Master of Science in Counseling

The Counseling program is committed to the recruitment of diverse individuals to support cultural competence and representation of diverse practitioners in the profession of counseling. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration for admission, regardless of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex or sex assigned at birth, gender or gender identity, familial or parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, religious or non-religious beliefs, age, military or veteran status, and/or socioeconomic status. We enthusiastically invite individuals who are BIPOC, LGBTQA+, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Applicants are considered academically eligible for admission if undergraduate transcripts with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above from an accredited college or university are presented. Completed applications may be reviewed on a case by case basis if the academic credentials do not meet the minimum requirement, but the cumulative undergraduate GPA was at least 2.5. In such cases, a GPA of 3.0 must be maintained during the first session in order to retain matriculation status.

Applicants are required to submit the following materials to the Office of Admissions:

1. 1. 1. Completed and signed application form and fee submitted prior to the established deadline dates;
      2. Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Applicants to a master’s level program must have obtained a bachelor degree from an institution accredited by a national or regional accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education or an institution of higher education located outside the United States, which at the time the applicant was enrolled maintained a standard of training substantially equivalent to the standards of training of those institutions in the United States which are accredited by a body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
      3. Three letters of recommendation, preferably from past professors;
      4. A current resume or vitae;
      5. A Statement of Purpose which provides clear indication of the applicant’s interest in the field, short and long term career goals, and how the applicant expects Albizu University-Miami to contribute to such goals. The statement should be typed, double-spaced, and one page in length.
      6. International students must submit an official evaluation of academic credentials by an authorized agency. Please refer the university catalog section entitled International Students for a detailed description of this requirement.

After all documentation and credentials have been received by the Office of Admissions, the applicant’s file is forwarded to the Counseling Program. The file is reviewed by faculty, who determine if an applicant should be granted an interview. The decision to interview an applicant does not indicate or imply acceptance into the program. If an interview is granted, the applicant will be evaluated by the faculty to determine their qualifications for program admittance. In addition to the application materials, faculty evaluate an applicant’s readiness for graduate-level and online academics and their potential for success in forming successful therapeutic relationships with diverse individuals. If the applicant is approved for admission, a letter of acceptance will be issued by the Office of Admissions. Ultimately, Albizu University-Miami reserves the right to reject any applicant.

Albizu University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and licensed by the Commission for Independent Education of the Florida Department of Education.

In order to earn the Master of Science in Counseling, students must accomplish the following program requirements:

1. Complete an approved program of study as developed and approved by the assigned academic advisor
2. Obtain no less than a B (3.0) in any required Counseling course
3. Complete a comprehensive examination with a score of 70% or higher

Tuition and fees for the M.S. Counseling program are adjusted periodically, and can be found in the current university catalog at this link: Academic Catalog 

Information about financial aid services for M.S. Counseling students are available at this link: Financial Aid.

Qualifying students with disabilities are eligible for accommodations. More information is available at this link:Disability and Access Services

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