MS Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling at University of Rhode Island

Programme overview

A master's for students committed to improving the mental health and well-being of individuals, families and the community. It meets the educational licensure requirements for Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Rhode Island.

Faculty: College of Health Sciences | Department: Psychology | Duration: 2 years full-time (June start, ending in August) | Intake: Summer (June) only; review begins Dec 15, closes Apr 20 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Kingston, RI, United States

Career pathways

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Rhode Island.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme requirements: $65 application fee plus CAS fees; personal statement up to 1,000 words on clinical/counseling experience and goals; inclusion and diversity statement up to 500 words; unofficial transcripts; CV documenting education, work, volunteer and clinical experience; two letters of recommendation; TOEFL for applicants whose native language is not English; GRE not required. Finalists are interviewed. Review begins December 15; applications close April 20 or earlier if the cohort fills.

Domestic applicants: USD 17,116 a year (2026-27). Graduate full-time (9-15 credits) annual tuition, In state rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme differential charges (en Source

International applicants: USD 33,328 a year (2026-27). Graduate full-time (9-15 credits) annual tuition, Out of state (non-resident) rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme diffe Source

Graduate programmes have Fall, Spring and Summer start terms; availability varies by programme and academic calendar (14-week or accelerated online).

Graduate applications are submitted through the URI Graduate Application with per-programme Fall, Spring and Summer deadlines listed on the Graduate School application page; applications are not reviewed until all materials and the application fee are submitted.

Apply through the official page: https://web.uri.edu/graduate-school/admission/

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