Master in Counseling Psychology (Master's)

For Master in Counseling Psychology (Master's), tuition is For the 2025-2026 academic year, every applicant accepted into the MA in Counseling program for the summer or fall 2025 semesters will receive the Social Justice Scholarship..

Graduates are qualified to pursue licensure as Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) or Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). The programme prepares students for clinical mental health counseling through a scientist-practitioner-advocate model. Students engage in coursework, practicum, and internship experiences across diverse settings including hospitals, schools, and mental health centers. The curriculum emphasizes cultural competence, ethical practice, and advocacy in mental health care.

Focus areas include Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Addictions Counseling, Social Justice Advocacy, Cultural Competence in Mental Health, Preventative and Community-Based Approaches, Public Health Integration in Counseling.

The programme requires 60 credits and includes coursework, practicum, and internship components. Students complete supervised fieldwork in clinical settings as part of their training.

Graduates enter roles as licensed mental health counselors in hospitals, schools, mental health centers, substance abuse treatment clinics, and private practice settings.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA, submit transcripts, and complete prerequisite courses. The application requires a personal statement and interview with the program director. A completed application includes official transcripts and a resume.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. Hybrid format with on-campus and online synchronous classes; offered full-time and part-time; typical duration is two to three years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 89% of applicants.