The graduate program in student affairs and college counseling at Wayne State College is among the lowest priced in the nation.
Master's Degree in Student Affairs and College Counseling (MSE)
Student Affairs and College Counseling Master's Program
Do you desire to serve at the college level, guiding students in making decisions to take action in their lives? The student affairs and college counseling program at Wayne State College provides a strong base of theory and practical skills that enable our graduates to thoughtfully and respectfully provide assistance to people in need. With a master's in student affairs and college counseling, you may serve as a professional in a technical school, college, or university upon completion of this program of study. These professionals may also facilitate student transitions to professional education and career placement.
Fast Facts
Degrees offered: MSE (Master of Science in Education/Student Affairs and College Counseling)
Hours required: 60
Cost per credit (2023-24 Tuition):
On-campus courses: $240 - $480/credit hour*
Online courses: $392/credit hour
*Costs for on-campus course are based on student residency
Delivery Method: Course content is delivered in person, synchronous online, and/or asynchronous online. You will take your courses through the low-residency model. This means that associated residency courses meet two weekends per fall and spring semester alongside synchronous online and asynchronous online learning methods. These in-person intensive weekends typically have a schedule of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays with an 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. session Sundays. Location of the residency is the WSC campus in Wayne, Neb.
School: Education and Behavioral Sciences
Department: Counseling
Accreditation: CACREP standards are followed in this program although this program does not hold CACREP accreditation.
Questions? Contact:
School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Benthack Hall, Room 111
Phone: 402-375-7389
Recognized for Excellence
Wayne State College is continually recognized for incredible value, successful graduates, and innovative learning.
No. 1 in Nebraska;
No. 5 in the Midwest
Top Affordable Master's Degree in Counseling in Nebraska, 2020-21
Best Counseling Degrees
Top Affordable Master's Degree in Counseling in Nebraska, 2020-21
No. 1 in Nebraska;
No. 5 in the Midwest
Best Counseling Degrees
Best Counseling Degrees ranked Wayne State College at No. 5 in the Midwest for most affordable master’s degree in counseling. More than 100 graduate schools from the following states were considered: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Programs had to meet rigorous criteria to become accredited and were also ranked based on average tuition.
No. 1 in Nebraska; No. 3 in the Plains States Region
Best Value Master's Degree for Counseling, 2022
College Factual
Best Value Master's Degree for Counseling, 2022
No. 1 in Nebraska; No. 3 in the Plains States Region
College Factual
Wayne State College has been ranked at No.1 in Nebraska and No. 3 in the Plains States region for having the Best Value Master's Degree in Counseling. For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at accredited colleges and universities in the United States to determine which ones were the best for counselor education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent counselor education/school counseling and guidance services programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality. To come up with these rankings, College Factual looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded, and the overall quality of the counseling degree programs at the school.
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