MEd Professional Counseling - Mental Health Counseling at University of Georgia

Programme overview

This two-year, full-time, cohort-based program covers a broad range of topics for working with many different populations.

Faculty: Mary Frances Early College of Education | Duration: 60 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

60 credit hours total. Required courses include ECHD 4020/6020 Interpersonal Relationships; ECHD 4380/6380 Human Development and Mental Health; ECHD 7010 Individual Appraisal; ECHD 7040 Counseling Theories and Skills; ECHD 7050 Career Development, Theory, and Practice.

Career pathways

Most program graduates have pursued higher education (e.g., Ph.D. programs) in counseling, psychology, or other related fields or positions in a variety of mental health settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: GRE (General test) or MAT scores 3 Letters of recommendation CV or resume Statement of Purpose (for example, a 2-4 page, double-spaced document highlighting why you are interested in the Mental Health Counseling program. Additional information on your interest in mental health care and what has prepared you for success in this program may also be applicable.) Unofficial transcript (if admitted, official transcripts required prior to enrollment) No background coursework required. International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program. Application deadline is December 1 for the following fall.

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.

Duration: 60 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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