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Master of Mental Health Counseling

State University of New York Oswego

  • Syracuse, United States
  • 2.5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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State University of New York Oswego 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 from an accredited institution with WES
  • IEE or TEC credential evaluation
  • usually minimum GPA 3.0 with holistic review
  • resume
  • personal statement and two recommendations (three for MBA)
  • English TOEFL 79 (MBA 83)
  • IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with WES (or equivalent) credential evaluation; resume; personal statement 500-1000 words; two letters of recommendation (three for MBA); GMAT/GRE optional; some programmes require interview or advisement

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae

How to apply

  1. Check requirements (bachelor's degree
  2. usually GPA 3.0
  3. TOEFL 79 / IELTS 6.5 / Duolingo 110 MBA TOEFL 83) Apply online at (65 USD fee)
  4. one application per programme Upload resume
  5. statement
  6. recommendations and a WES
  7. IEE or TEC credential evaluation Accept the offer with passport copy
  8. bank statement and SUNY Financial Statement Pay 250 USD deposit Receive the I-20 from ISSS
  9. pay the SEVIS fee and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,466 USD
Application fee$65 USD
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Program details

CampusSUNY Oswego at Syracuse
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education, Health and Human Services
DepartmentCounseling and Psychological Services
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2.5 years.