Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The master of arts in education and human development in the field of mental health counseling degree program prepares graduates to enter the counseling profession in a variety of human service settings, including welfare and other social service agencies, mental health centers, penal institutions, court systems, employment centers, allied health agencies, government service agencies, community college counseling centers, employee assistance programs, and private practice. A subspecialty in employee assistance counseling is available to prepare counselors for business, industry, and government settings. The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 60 credits, including 54 credits in required courses and 6 credits in elective courses, and completion of 600 hours in internships and 100 hours in a practicum. 

• 4-Year Bachelor Degree
• Completed Online Application: With $75 non-refundable application fee.
• Current Résumé: Uploaded through the online application system. 
• Three Letters of Recommendation: From professional and/or academic references.
• Statement of Career Objective: In no more than 500 words, describe your career objectives and how the program will help you meet those objectives.
• Include a photocopy of the biographic/identification page of your passport with your application.
• Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score below 6.0.
• TOEFL: 600 on paper-based or 100 on Internet-based.
• PTE Academic: 68.
• Official GMAT Score or GRE Score

Scholarships

• Endowment awards
• GSEHD merit-based scholarships
• The TEACH Grant