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Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Milwaukee, United States
- 1.75 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A licensure-track counseling master's with practicum and internship in clinical settings.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling can develop the ability to interpret health-related evidence
- Apply appropriate safety and professional practices
- Communicate effectively with patients or stakeholders and evaluate care or service needs
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Child and adolescent mental health therapist
- Clinical supervisor
- Clinical therapist
- Jail diversion clinician
- Licensed mental health therapist
- Outpatient clinician
- Residential clinician
Curriculum
- 60-62 credit licensure track over two years full-time: counseling theory
- Diagnosis and treatment planning
- Ethics
- Skills and techniques
- Trauma and crisis
- Group counseling
- Assessment
- Addictions
- Human development and career counseling
- Then research
- A 100-hour practicum and 600+ hour internship across two semesters.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree or equivalent with a transcript evaluation (general or course-by-course
- ECE
- Educational Perspectives
- One Earth
- SpanTran or WES) where the programme requires it
- Each programme sets its own requirements
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or equivalent with a transcript evaluation (general or course-by-course, ECE, Educational Perspectives, One Earth, SpanTran or WES) where the programme requires it; Each programme sets its own requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Completed application form
- Identification document
- Prior degree certificate
- Language proficiency evidence if requested
- Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested
How to apply
- Check the programme's requirements and deadlines on the official website. Many programmes set international deadlines of June 1 (fall) and Oct 1 (spring). Apply online through the Graduate School and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload transcripts (with a credential evaluation where required)
- Statement of purpose
- References and English proof (TOEFL or IELTS). Some programmes interview applicants. Pay the 1
- 000 USD tuition deposit before the I-20 is issued. Apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,440 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Milwaukee |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Graduate School |
| Department | Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
2 Jun 2027
200 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.75 years.
The next deadline is 2 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,440 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $24,163 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80. An interview is required.