MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling at George Washington University

Programme overview

The clinical mental health counseling program is committed to preparing knowledgeable and ethical professional counselors equipped for the practice of individual, couple, family, and group counseling. The program emphasizes working with diverse populations and developing strategies to promote the social, emotional, psychological, and physical health of individuals, families, communities, and organizations. The program contributes to human development, adjustment, and change by encouraging our diverse faculty and student body to engage in reflective practice, critical inquiry, civic engagement, and responsible social action.

Faculty: Graduate School of Education and Human Development | Department: Counseling and Human Development | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

6 credits in elective courses selected in consultation with the program advisor. Successful completion of pre-practicum portfolio requirements as outlined in the counseling and human development master’s student handbook. Successful completion of the counselor preparation comprehensive examination.

Career pathways

One of the first programs of its kind, the course of study prepares students to work in social services agencies, employment centers, substance abuse programs, intensive inpatient and outpatient programs, private practice and community agencies, taking an integrated approach to counseling research and practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The GRE is optional for students applying to enter the program in 2023. Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent evaluating agency. Please be sure you request a detailed evaluation that includes all course ti

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements

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