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Master of Counseling
- Houston, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A master's in clinical mental health counseling with an optional pastoral concentration.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Counseling. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Counselor in schools
- Clinics
- Hospitals
- Rehabilitation programs and substance abuse centers
- Crisis intervention counselor
- Family
- Group and individual counselor
- Case manager
- Vocational trainer
- Residential director
Curriculum
- Specializations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and its pastoral concentration
- Delivered on ground or online with in-person residency components. Students become eligible for the NBCC exam before graduating
- The first step toward licensure. A combined M.A./M.A. With Forensic and Legal Psychology admits only to the on-ground programme.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a recognised equivalent
- Requirements set by each programme (holistic review: statement
- CV
- 3 Recommendation letters).
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a recognised equivalent.
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
- Recommendation Letters
- Curriculum Vitae
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check the programme requirements and deadline on the Graduate School deadlines page. Deadlines are set by each programme. Apply online to the programme. Upload the bachelor's degree records
- Statement
- CV and three recommendation letters
- Plus English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 5
- Duolingo 105 or PTE Academic . Receive the offer from the programme. Get the I-20 using the Graduate School I-20 funds calculator and apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,313 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | $3,700 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education |
| Department | Counseling Psychology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | The provider lists scholarship opportunities. Programme eligibility, Intake coverage and award value depend on the specific scholarship rules. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $18,313 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The deposit is $3,700 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,650 USD.