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Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Long Island University

Brooklyn, United States
3.5 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: yes
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 from an accredited institution
Transcripts from all colleges attended
Proof of English proficiency (waivers possible)
Two recommendation letters
Resume
GMAT or GRE where the programme requires it
Some programmes require interviews or extra documents
Proof of funds for the I-20.

Accepted academic background

Conferred bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution before the programme starts, Transcripts from all colleges attended, Proof of English proficiency (waivers possible), Two letters of recommendation, Resume or CV, GMAT or GRE where the programme requires it, Some programmes require interviews or other documents, Proof of funds for the I-20.

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 85
IELTS 7.0

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Official Academic Transcripts
English Proficiency Evidence (if applicable)
Two Recommendation Letters
Resume or CV
Standardized Test Results (if required by program).

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadline (rolling admission. Catalog international dates 1 May for fall
1 November for spring) through the institution's admissions website. Apply through the institution's admissions portal and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload the bachelor degree transcripts
English proof or waiver
Two recommendation letters
A resume and GRE/GMAT where required. Interview or extra documents if the programme asks. Pay the International Tuition Deposit (200 USD. 500 USD for some programmes. 1
500 USD for Physician Assistant) to receive the I-20.. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20 and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$32,401 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	LIU Post
Faculty or school	College of Education, Information and Technology
Department	Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60,105
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
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3.5 years.