Overview

This two-year, full-time, cohort-based program covers a broad range of topics for working with many different populations. Our coursework will help you develop effective counseling skills and gain broad-based expertise to serve in settings such as community mental health agencies, hospitals, juvenile justice settings, outdoor therapeutic programs, drug and alcohol treatment facilities, and private practice.

Quick Facts:

The M.E. in Professional Counseling (Mental Health Counseling) Emphasis at the University of Georgia is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) for the period of May, 2019 through May, 2023. Graduates of the program will be eligible for Georgia licensure.

Highlights

Program is nationally accredited

Emphasis on social justice

Cohort model of training

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interpersonal Relationships
Individual Appraisal
Foundations of Mental Health Counseling
Multicultural Counseling
Counseling Theories and Practice
Career Development
Social Justice and Advocacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 860 other Masters in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply, submit the following:

Graduate School application
Send GRE scores to Graduate Admissions via ETS; ETS code for UGA is 5813 (MAT scores will also be accepted). No departmental code is required.
TOEFL or IELTS (applicants from non-English speaking country only)
Official transcripts that indicate GPA from any and all previous undergraduate and graduate institutions in which the student was enrolled
International applicants: Please submit official transcripts in native language as well as TOEFL scores
A personal statement of purpose for applying to the program
A current resume
3 letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30182 USD / year

≈ 30182 USD / year
Out-of-State

30182 USD / year

≈ 30182 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9808 USD / year

≈ 9808 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

720 - 1170 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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