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Master of Mental Health Counseling

State University of New York – Albany

  • Albany, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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State University of New York – Albany campus

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 or equivalent from an accredited institution
  • transcripts
  • statement of goals
  • resume and usually recommendation letters
  • GRE or GMAT where the programme requires it. English: TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.5
  • PTE 53 or Duolingo 110 (some departments higher). Financial affidavit for the F-1 visa.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree or equivalent to a US bachelor's from an accredited institution; transcripts of all schools attended, statement of goals, resume, usually three letters of recommendation, GRE or GMAT where the programme requires it; financial affidavit for the I-20

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 6.5
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Curriculum Vitae

How to apply

  1. Check your programme's requirements and deadlines Create an account in the application portal
  2. apply and pay the 75 USD application fee Submit transcripts from all schools
  3. statement of goals
  4. resume
  5. recommendations
  6. any GRE or GMAT scores
  7. official TOEFL
  8. IELTS
  9. PTE or Duolingo scores unless waived Submit the financial affidavit and bank documents The I-20 is sent only after financial documents are received Transfer students from US schools also submit the SEVIS Transfer form.

Other costs

Tuition per year$31,196 USD
Application fee$75 USD
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Program details

CampusAlbany
Faculty or schoolSchool of Education
DepartmentDepartment of Educational & Counseling Psychology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.