Master of Science in Education in Counseling

The Quincy University Master of Science in Education in Counseling and College Student Personnel program's mission is to train individuals to become competent professional counsellors and/or college student personnel. The program facilitates personal and professional growth via a combination of academic rigour, experiential learning, personal and professional reflection, and service to the community. The program is committed to the development of counsellors and college student personnel as ethical, reflective practitioners and Servant-Leaders, who exhibit an affinity for lifelong learning, a commitment to social justice, and an appreciation for the diverse world in which they live and practice.”

Classes normally meet one evening each week for three to four hours, and most students complete two courses each semester, including the summer session. At this pace, you could expect to complete the program in approximately three years.

Quincy University stands as a Catholic, independent, liberal arts institution of higher learning in the Franciscan tradition. Inspired by the spirits of St. Francis and Clare of Assisi, we respect each person as a sister or brother with dignity, value, and worth. We work for justice, peace, and the integrity of creation. We prepare men and women for leadership and transform the world by educating them to seek knowledge that leads to wisdom.

We welcome and invite all to share our spirit and life.

Quincy University will ignite each individual’s passion for impacting positive change in the world. Distinguished by its focus on service and servant leadership, Quincy University will be nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence in the Franciscan liberal arts tradition. It will be accessible to all students through flexible course delivery, flexible curriculum options and degree completion opportunities, equipping career-ready graduates for immediate lifetime service and success.