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Master of Arts in Student Affairs Counseling with LPC

This program prepares students for Pennsylvania State licensure. 

The Master of Arts in Student Affairs Counseling with LPC (MASAC-LPC) program in the School of Behavioral and Community Health is a state-of-the-art 60-credit hour training program offered in a blended curriculum utilizing online with residencies and hybrid formats taught by seasoned clinicians and administrators who are experts in their fields. Graduates of the program will be trained to demonstrate their commitment to evidence-based practice, life-long learning, and counseling and administrative practice grounded in social justice. Graduates of the program will be prepared for their careers serving students and other stakeholders at community colleges, four-year colleges, non-profit organizations, and large research institutions. This program leads to the Licensed Professional Counselor credential in the state of Pennsylvania.    

Spring 2025 deadline: January 10, 2025
Summer 2025 deadline: April 25, 2025

Our Mission

The Master of Arts in Student Affairs Counseling–LPC at É«ÖÐÉ« University welcomes people of all beliefs and viewpoints. Students in these programs gain the evidence-based skills and knowledge needed to ethically engage the practice of clinical and student affairs counseling with an emphasis on service delivery to diverse populations, in a wide variety of community and college settings. Overall, the program trains students to cultivate the academic skills and personal awareness necessary to be effective, multiculturally competent student affairs counselors. 

Program Overview

The É«ÖÐÉ« Student Affairs Counseling–LPC degree requires 60 total credits, which you can complete in two years of full-time study. The program is designed to meet Pennsylvania’s academic and practicum/internship requirements for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). These requirements are outlined in PA Act 49.2.

Customize Your Experience

Students can choose from two pathways to complete their degree. Unsure of what to choose? Speak with your Student Experience Mentor for guidance in selecting the best option for you!

Course Modality

Courses in this program may be offered in a variety of formats. We currently offer a hybrid format (some online courses, some in-person). Full-time students are required to take the courses when and in the format in which they are offered. Part-time students may decide when and how to take their coursework. 

Licensure & Credentialing

This 60-credit program prepares students for eligibility for Pennsylvania State Licensure as Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs). It meets the nine educational requirements outlined in Chapter 49: State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors—Licensure of Professional Counselors (§ 49.2). Following graduation from the program, graduates seeking to become Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) in Pennsylvania must pass the National Counselor Exam and complete 3000 additional hours of supervised clinical experience, half of which must be under the supervision of an experienced LPC, as per Act 76 of 2018 (Senate Bill 530). Students who plan to practice counseling outside of Pennsylvania after graduating are responsible for understanding the licensing standards of the particular state in which they hope to practice. For more information, for the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Professional Counselors.

Upon graduation, student affairs counseling–LPC students can work in a variety of fields and settings, including community colleges, drug and alcohol programs, campus counseling centers, campus care teams, and more. Student affairs counseling–LPC graduates are well prepared to work with adolescents and adults in a variety of modalities including individual counseling and group work. Graduates are also well-positioned to pursue doctorate degrees in student affairs, psychology, and related fields. 

Course Requirements

The sample program sequence listed below is for students who choose to pursue their degree full-time and begin classes in the fall. 

Year 1

Year 2

Student Handbook

How to Apply

Students who hold a bachelor’s degree in any major and have a vocational desire to enter this helping profession are encouraged to apply. With no prerequisites to complete, you will begin the path to degree completion and licensure right away. 

Application Requirements

All applicants must begin by completing É«ÖÐɫ’s free . Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis and the GRE is not required for entrance to this program. With your application, please complete the following:

• Essay
• Interview
• Official transcript(s)
• Resume

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