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Course Overview

The programme equips students of various professional backgrounds with the necessary skills to cope with contemporary professional quests, social, behavioural and personal problems of students and young adults.

The framework of the programme provides a balanced combination of theoretical learning with the practical application of studied material and methodology through a 400-hour professional placement.  Practical experience either in (a) schools and the area of vocational and academic counselling or (b) in community and youth counselling and rehabilitation centres gives students the opportunity to specialize in their area of interest and prepares them to provide for the educational, personal and social needs of young adults

Learning Outcomes

(1) The Masters in Counseling and Professional Guidance offers graduate education in school counseling and professional guidance to Bachelor's degree graduates from the departments of Pedagogy, Humanitarian, Social and other Sciences.

(2) The objective is the specialization in Counseling and Professional Guidance. The graduates of the Masters in Counseling and Guidance will

a. Help students and other individuals to develop the skills to choose their future profession, to integrate in the work market, to cope with problems related with their work.

b. Help student and youth to cope with social issues such as the abuse of illegal substances, criminality, antisocial behaviors, violence in the family and other.

c. Promote scientific knowledge related to Counseling and Professional Guidance by initiating research and presenting their findings in conferences and publications.

d. Plan, prepare and execute programs related to Counseling and Professional guidance and offer citizens their knowledge-related services.

 

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

Applicants can apply to the program only following a relevant call.

Applicants should submit:

  • A cover letter clearly stating the graduate degree the candidate wishes to apply for.
  • A completed application form obtained from the Admissions Office.
  • A Curriculum Vitae indicating the student’s education, academic and research experience, any publications, awards, etc.
  • A short statement (at most two pages long) stating the reason the candidate wishes to join the program, the candidate’s professional and research experience, future goals, etc. The statement should clearly state the broad research area that the student is interested in. The area should be within the listed areas of interest in the current call.
  • Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional advisors.
  • Copies of up to three representative publications, if any.
  • Copies of all degrees and transcripts.
  • Copies of any other supporting material, such as exams, honors, awards, etc.

Additionally, each call specifies the academic domains of interest and specific admissions details.

Candidates for a master's degree must submit a recognized bachelor's degree or a qualification deemed to be equivalent to degree level as well as the official transcripts (grade reports) of their first-degree studies. In addition, there could be special requirements for various master programs.

Transfer Admission

Candidates who have completed university graduate-level work in an accredited program at an institution other than Frederick University, are eligible to apply for transfer admission. Such candidates should, along with their application form, submit the official transcripts (grade reports) and syllabi (course descriptions) for all graduate-level work completed.
Transcripts are evaluated by the relevant Department to determine the number of credits to be transferred in accordance with the Frederick University curriculum requirements and the candidate's academic performance.

English language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is required for all programs of Frederick University taught in English.

Students whose native language is not English will have to take the Frederick University English Placement Test (FUEPT). Students who are qualified for exemption from the English Language Courses should apply to the Center of Languages with the necessary documentation.

Students who are not competent in the English language are required to take special English classes to improve their skills and, when necessary, they will take a reduced load for that semester. Students who may need a more vigorous preparation will take an intensive course in English before enrolling in a regular program. Intensive courses commence at the beginning of the fall and the spring semesters.

Fees

FOR WHOLE PROGRAM 90 ECTS) 

€9000


This information was accurate on : 02/04/2021
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