Counseling and Student Personnel
Discover your potential with our Department of Counseling and Student Personnel's graduate programs, available at both the master's and doctorate levels. We champion personal connections and diverse perspectives as the keys to student success. If you're passionate about developing helping and advocacy skills, ready to embrace academic challenges, and eager to engage in impactful research, we invite you to apply!
Careers in Counseling and Student Personnel
A graduate degree from the Department of Counseling and Student Personnel is your gateway to developing helping skills that empower diverse individuals, families, and groups achieve their mental health, wellness, education, and career aspirations.- Mental Health Counselor
- K-12 Professional School Counselor
- Academic Advisor
- Career Counselor
- Financial Aid Counselor
- Diversity and Inclusion Officer
- Residential Life Professional 
Potential Salary
Median Salary $61,710
Counseling and Student Personnel Degrees at MSU
College Student Affairs, Master of Science
Ignite your potential and shape the future of higher education with our College Student Affairs master’s program. Coursework and practical experiences will prepare you to work in a variety of roles including academic advising, career services, diversity and inclusion, residence life, and student activities. With a foundation in counseling skills and courses that center on diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging, you will be empowered to make a lasting impact on campus communities.
College Student Affairs, Graduate Certificate
The graduate certificate in College Student Affairs is designed for aspiring and current leaders who have already earned a master’s degree in or who have two years (full-time equivalent) of direct student affairs experience following the completion of their bachelor’s degree. Grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, this certificate program can help you elevate your career and make a meaningful impact on campus communities.
Counseling and Student Personnel, Master of Science–Mental Health Counseling
Elevate your career with our CACREP accredited Mental Health Counseling program, designed to prepare you for licensure through comprehensive coursework and supervised experience. Our graduates excel in diverse clinical settings. Become a sought-after professional and make a difference in the lives of others!
Counseling and Student Personnel, Master of Science–Professional School Counseling K-12
The Professional School Counseling Program prepares culturally responsive school counselors who are equipped to support the academic, mental health, and career-development needs of Minnesota’s diverse K-12 students. The program’s emphasis on social justice and anti-oppressive practices prepares students to act as collaborative leaders in their future schools and communities. Meaningfully support students and families with a CACREP-accredited master’s degree in professional school counseling!
College Student Affairs, Master of Science
Ignite your potential and shape the future of higher education with our College Student Affairs master’s program. Coursework and practical experiences will prepare you to work in a variety of roles including academic advising, career services, diversity and inclusion, residence life, and student activities. With a foundation in counseling skills and courses that center on diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging, you will be empowered to make a lasting impact on campus communities.
College Student Affairs, Graduate Certificate
The graduate certificate in College Student Affairs is designed for aspiring and current leaders who have already earned a master’s degree in or who have two years (full-time equivalent) of direct student affairs experience following the completion of their bachelor’s degree. Grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, this certificate program can help you elevate your career and make a meaningful impact on campus communities.
Counseling and Student Personnel, Master of Science–Mental Health Counseling
Elevate your career with our CACREP accredited Mental Health Counseling program, designed to prepare you for licensure through comprehensive coursework and supervised experience. Our graduates excel in diverse clinical settings. Become a sought-after professional and make a difference in the lives of others!
Counseling and Student Personnel, Master of Science–Professional School Counseling K-12
The Professional School Counseling Program prepares culturally responsive school counselors who are equipped to support the academic, mental health, and career-development needs of Minnesota’s diverse K-12 students. The program’s emphasis on social justice and anti-oppressive practices prepares students to act as collaborative leaders in their future schools and communities. Meaningfully support students and families with a CACREP-accredited master’s degree in professional school counseling!
CACREP Accredited
Student Support Pipeline Grant
This scholarship opportunity awards up to full cost of attendance, plus stipends for fieldwork, professional development and licensure for selected students pursuing a degree in Professional School Counseling K-12.
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