Overview

The Human Development Counseling program of Vanderbilt University recognizes the dynamic relationship between individuals, environments, and human systems. In order to meet the counseling needs of diverse populations, our students learn to integrate current research and evidence-based practice with sensitivity to social contexts and individual and systemic goals. HDC students employ counseling skills to maximize human potential and the development of individuals, groups, and organizations. They are uniquely qualified to appreciate the life-long nature of human development through the lens of advocacy and social justice.

Key Facts

The Human Development Counseling program offers two curriculum tracks:

Clinical Mental Health Counseling: This track prepares you for a career in various social service agencies, mental health centers, and employee assistance programs, as well as other mental health organizations. Private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is an achievable goal if you pursue this track.

School Counseling: This track prepares you to work as a professional school counselor in grades K–12. Program requirements lead directly to licensure as a school counselor by meeting all of the requirements established by the Tennessee State Department of Education. This track is also available online. Students completing the 48-credit hour school counseling degree may also be eligible for licensure in Tennessee as a licensed professional counselor with additional graduate coursework and internship experience.

Dual Track Option: Students can meet all requirements for both the School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization in one degree! This option maximizes your employability AND you complete the degree with 1400 clinical experience hours. TN licensure as a school counselor as well as private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) are both achievable goals if you pursue this dual track.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Counseling

Counseling Diverse Populations

Developmental Counseling Psychology

Advanced Developmental Counseling

Career Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

60 SCH

60-66

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nashville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submitted online application

Transcript(s) from prior undergraduate and graduate work.

Two letters of recommendation are required, three preferred for our master's programs.

Statement of purpose

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores

International applicants must submit all of the above, plus the following: TOEFL or IELTS scores are required of all international applicants

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

72150 USD / year

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Out-of-State

72150 USD / year

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In-State

72150 USD / year

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Living costs

Nashville

United States

1183 - 2197 USD / month

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