Edinboro University

Edinboro University was founded in 1857 as a private training school for teachers. It was originally known as Edinboro Academy and was named for the Pennsylvania town whose citizens paid just $200 for an acre of land and $3,200 to construct a two-story, six-room building which still stands today.

In 1861, the Edinboro Academy became the second State Normal School in Pennsylvania, changing its name to Northwest State Normal School, still dedicated to educating teachers in the state. In 1914, the state purchased the school from the original stockholders and the Edinboro name returned when the school was renamed the Edinboro State Teachers College. In 1960, with expansion of the liberal arts degree programs outside of education, the school became known as Edinboro State College. The school gained university status in 1983.

Today, Edinboro University sits on 585 acres with an additional 26-acre campus known as Porreco College, which is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. There are 6,837 students enrolled in graduate and undergraduate programs.

Edinboro University Accreditation Details

Edinboro University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The university also holds programmatic accreditations as follows:

• MA Rehabilitation Counseling – Council on Rehabilitation Education
• MA Counseling – Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
• MA Speech-Language Pathology – Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
• BS Social Work and Master of Social Work – Council on Social Work Education
• BA Music, BA Music Teacher Certification and Community Music School – National Association of Schools of Music
• AS and BS Business Administration – Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
• BS Nursing and BSN – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
• MS Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner – Accreditation Commission of Education in Nursing
• School of Education – National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
• BA Art History, BS Art Education, BFA Applied Media Arts, BFA, MA and MFA Studio Arts – National Association of Schools of Art and Design
• MS Educational Specialist in School Psychology – National Association of Schools of Psychology
• Computer Science, Theoretical Track – Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
• BS Chemistry – American Chemical Society

Edinboro University Application Requirements

First year students must have a high school diploma or GED and must provide proof of graduation before enrollment. Students who are entering Edinboro from high school must provide SAT/ACT test scores. Undergraduate students transferring from another college or university must have a 2.0 GPA or higher to transfer into Edinboro. Both first-year and transfer students must contact an admissions counselor before applying for admission to Edinboro.

Graduate students must complete an online application and pay an application fee. Students must provide an official transcript from each college or university attended. Admission criteria vary between programs so additional admission documents may be required depending on the program the student chooses to enter.

Edinboro University Tuition and Financial Aid

Full-time undergraduate tuition at Edinboro University is $3,410 for Pennsylvania residents and $5,115 for non-Pennsylvania residents. There are fees involved that vary based on the program chosen.

Tuition for graduate students who are Pennsylvania residents is $454 per credit hour and for non-Pennsylvania residents it is $681 per credit hour. Non-Pennsylvania resident international students pay $499 per credit hour for online courses.

Financial aid is available at Edinboro University. The university offers part-time employment and graduate assistantships as part of their financial aid. In addition, there are federal and state grants as well as loan programs available for qualified students. The university offers merit-based and external scholarships as well. Students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for financial aid.

Edinboro University Online Degrees Available

MA in Counseling

The Master of Arts in Counseling at Edinboro University is offered online and provides students with emphases in Art Therapy, College Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling. Students are provided knowledge and skills in sound academic and clinical processes in order to become effective leaders in with a vision to help others in their community. Students develop skills to enhance the mental health of families, groups, couples and individuals as well as to become an advocate on mental health in their community.

All students in the counseling program are required to take the following core courses:

• Group Processes
• Appraisal Techniques in the Helping Professions
• Human Development Across the Life Span
• Career Development and Life Planning
• Counseling and Consultation Theories
• Organization and Development of Programs in the Helping Professions
• Supervised Counseling Practice
• Counseling Practicum
• Multicultural Counseling
• Research in Education or Research Seminar in Guidance and Counseling
• Internship in Counseling

 
Students who choose the College Counseling emphasis must take, in addition to the core classes:

• Introduction to Helping Professions
• College Student Development
• Law in Postsecondary Higher Education
• Counseling the College Student or Clinical Diagnosis and Intervention
• Electives determined by student and adviser

 
Students who choose the Clinical Mental Health Counseling emphasis must take the following courses in addition to the core curriculum:

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Family Counseling
• Diagnosis and Assessment
• Crisis and Addictions Counseling
• Electives determined by student and adviser

 
Students who choose the School Counseling must take the following electives plus the core courses:

• Introduction to Helping Professions
• Individual Development Through Adolescence
• Developmental Counseling in Schools
• Counseling in Students with Disability
• Electives determined by student and adviser

 
Students who enroll in the clinical Rehabilitation Counseling emphasis must take, in addition to core classes, the following electives:

• Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling
• Medical Information for the Helping Professions
• Vocational Development, Services and Resources in Rehabilitation
• Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities
• Case Management, Rehabilitation Services and Evaluation
• Clinical Diagnosis and Intervention
• Crisis and Addictions Counseling
• Electives determined by student and adviser

 
In order to apply for admission to the Master of Arts in Counseling, students must complete the online application and pay the application fee. Students must also provide an official transcript verifying an earned bachelor’s degree and provide official scores for the GRE or MAT. They must score above the 50th percentile for verbal, quantitative and analytical writing sections for the GRE or a 390 or above on the MAT. Students must also submit three letters of reference and a writing sample. An interview is also required and applicants are contacted by the department once the application process has been completed.

Edinboro University offers high-quality, flexible education for students who wish to reach their higher education goals. Classes are offered in traditional on-campus settings or students may choose the Edinboro University online courses in order to meet work, family and social