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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
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
- Check requirements (bachelor's degree
- usually GPA 3.0
- TOEFL 79 / IELTS 6.5 / Duolingo 110 MBA TOEFL 83) Apply online at (65 USD fee)
- one application per programme Upload resume
- statement
- recommendations and a WES
- IEE or TEC credential evaluation Accept the offer with passport copy
- bank statement and SUNY Financial Statement Pay 250 USD deposit Receive the I-20 from ISSS
- pay the SEVIS fee and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,466 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | SUNY Oswego at Syracuse |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education, Health and Human Services |
| Department | Counseling and Psychological Services |
| 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
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2.5 years.
Tuition is $20,466 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,833 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, IELTS Academic 6.5. An interview is required.

