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Master of Counseling
East Tennessee State University
- Johnson City, 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 year): 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 degree with course-by-course NACES-approved evaluation of international transcripts
- International minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (some programmes differ)
- Some programmes require GMAT/GRE
- Portfolio
- Interview or a teaching licence.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with course-by-course NACES-approved evaluation of international transcripts (8+ weeks), International minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, Some programmes require GMAT/GRE.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 53
Documents you’ll need
- Degree Certificate
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Identity
- English Language Evidence (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for Master of Arts in Counseling. Prepare the academic records and supporting documents requested for this qualification. Submit an application using the institution's published admissions process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any applicable application fee if required. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $27,116 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Johnson City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health Sciences |
| Department | Department of Counseling |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
2 Jan 2027
50 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 2 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $27,116 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $17,858 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 53.