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Master of Mental Health Counseling

University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, United States
2 years
English
Hybrid
Master

About the program

Licensure-qualifying master's in mental health counselling.

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 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

Community and mental health agencies
Private practice
Schools
College campuses
Substance disorder programs

Curriculum

60 credits over three years
Full or part time
Day or evening with some online courses. Practicum and internship
Areas of focus chosen by the student
CASAC-T credential option and NCMHCE exam preparation.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted
Most 3-year degrees
Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom
Not considered equivalent)
Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT
Letters
Statement of purpose
CV)

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted, Most 3-year degrees, Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom, Not considered equivalent), Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT, Letters, Statement of purpose, CV)

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts
Degree Certificate

How to apply

Review the graduate program requirements and admission deadline. Complete the UMass Boston online graduate application. Upload university transcripts
a statement of purpose and a current resume or CV. Provide recommendation contacts and any additional materials required by the specific program. Pay the application fee unless an applicable waiver is approved. Submit the application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$32,419 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Boston campus
Faculty or school	College of Education & Human Development
Department	Department of Counseling, School Psychology & Sport
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.