Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

This Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited master's degree meets the educational requirements for professional licensure as a counselor and prepares you to work with people across the lifespan in individual, couples and group settings. counseling theories, interventions and best practices

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development | Department: Counseling and Psychological Services | Duration: Minimum of 60 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: Does Not Admit Spring: Does Not Admit Summer: November 15 (firm deadline–all admission requirements must be satisfied by this date) | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Program of Study Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling A total of 60 semester hours are required to complete this program. A total of 33 semester hours within the core area. A required 12 semester hours in the applied Practicum/Internship area A minimum of 6 hours of electives A total of 9 hours in professional studies. This consists of research methods, social/cultural foundation, and life span development. Visit the university catalog for detailed curriculum and course information.

Career pathways

During the program you will experience a wide range of therapeutic models and counseling styles that prepare you for a meaningful career helping others. Some of our graduates go on to pursue advanced doctoral degrees. Other graduates have found careers in the following settings:

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Application information

Entry requirements

When applying to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. program, you will need to submit several documents for review. Online application Application fee of $50 Goals statement (upload with the application). In this statement, we want to begin to get to know you as a program. Please share the story behind your decision to pursue a career in counseling. In your story, please address the following components: What are the personal, academic, and professional experiences that have brought you to this point and explain why this moment feels right to begin graduate training. What unique perspectives, skills, or life experiences will you bring to the classroom and the field? What are your professional aspirations and what you hope to learn and how you hope to grow personally and professionally.

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.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://education.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/

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