Overview

Counseling Psychology from Wayne State University is a two-and-a-half to three-year program and includes full-time coursework, pre-practicum experiences, and a 500-hour clinical practicum in a clinical setting. Students must earn a grade point average of 3.0 and no more than one C grade in any required course to remain in the program. Students will complete a Plan of Work with their graduate advisor. The Plan of Work outlines the required courses for graduation.

Most graduate classes are offered after 5:00 p.m. Clinical pre-practicum and practicum meeting hours may vary during the second year of the program.

Careers

Counseling Psychology from Wayne State University prepares future professionals to support personal and interpersonal health and recovery across the lifespan.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Ethics and Standards for Psychologists

Systemic Theories and Family Therapy

Human Developmental Psychology

Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

Behavioral Psychology and Social Learning

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents

Cultural and Diversity Issues in Mental Health Treatment Research

Terminal Masters Project

Adult Psychopathology

Assessment of Cognitive Functioning

Psychotherapy with Adults

Assessment of Personality and Social-Emotional Functioning

Practicum in Psychotherapy

Internship in Clinical Procedures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Cognitive Science Counselling Psychology View 808 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

International applicants must complete the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree, including all state and external/internal examinations required for the degree.

Submit your transcript(s)

Demonstrate English proficiency

Pay the non-refundable $50 application fee

Test Scores

If you are applying to a master's program, your minimum undergraduate GPA must be 2.75 or its equivalent in upper division coursework.

Tuition Fee

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International

44040 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1835 USD per credit during 30 months.
National

44040 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1835 USD per credit during 30 months.
In-State

21720 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 905 USD per credit during 30 months.

Living costs for Detroit

1050 - 1770 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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