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Master of Counseling and Psychology in Education Counseling Clinical Mental Health
- Vermillion, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychology in Education: Counseling : Clinical Mental Health at the University of South Dakota, Offered through the School of Education at the Vermillion Main Campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Counseling and Psychology in Education: Counseling : Clinical Mental Health
- Analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways include educational services
- Training and further study
- Regulated teaching roles may require certification. Careers and professional eligibility depend on individual qualifications and local requirements.
Curriculum
- You'll learn how to advocate and provide therapy for a wide range of mental health needs
- As well as crisis intervention skills. Along the way
- You will form close mentorship with faculty that allows you to self-direct your program and develop mental health counseling expertise. The counseling programs prepare students for licensure and certification as professional counselors
- Educators and supervisors.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Accredited bachelor degree with official transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Resume and recommendation letters
- GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires
- Programme-specific GPA and deadlines
- English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 110
- PTE 53)
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with official transcripts, Statement of purpose, Resume and letters of recommendation, Test scores (GRE/GMAT) only where the programme requires, Some programmes apply only through a Specialty CAS
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 53
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Recommendation Letters
How to apply
- Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
- Qualifications
- applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,441 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $38 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Vermillion Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Education |
| Department | Department of Counseling and Psychology in Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Competitive graduate assistantships may provide tuition reductions and a stipend. Assistantships are a separate funding arrangement and are not guaranteed scholarships, Check departmental eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
5 Dec 2026
22 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 5 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $13,441 USD per year. The application fee is $38 USD. The estimated living cost is $9,749 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 53, Cambridge 169.