Overview

Counseling from East Tennessee State University aims to prepare students to function as knowledgeable, ethical, and effective counselors in a pluralistic society. The objectives of the M.A. Program in Counseling concentrations are reviewed and updated regularly to reflect the field’s ongoing development of knowledge, skills, experiences, and values necessary for counselors to function effectively in the roles for which their program prepare them, as well as to assess successful achievement of Counseling Program goals.

Careers

The M.A. concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP accredited) prepares individuals for employment as counselors in entry-level positions in diverse settings such as mental health/substance abuse centers, juvenile court/public offender systems, residential treatment centers, non-profit organizations, etc., and for private practice under supervision/moving toward state licensure.

The M.A. concentration in School Counseling (CACREP accredited) prepares individuals for employment as counselors in entry-level positions in public elementary, middle, and high schools (K-12).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories & Practice: Individuals

Theories & Practice: Couples/Family

Applied Research and Program Evaluation in Counseling

Advanced Developmental Psychology

Social & Cultural

Psychological Assessment

Career Development

Supervised Counseling

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johnson City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.

3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.

GRE - Required ONLY if GPA is below a 3.0

1200-1500 words clearly addressing the following: An autobiographical statement explaining how your interest in pursuing the degree in counseling/concentration developed, your skills and experiences in advocating for and helping others in their personal and social development, the place of social diversity/justice in your thinking and future work, what you hope to gain from the degree, and goals upon completion of the degree.

An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Applicants to the Elementary/Secondary School Counseling concentration must complete a successful background check in order to be fully admitted

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26942 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26942 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

11822 USD / year

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Living costs

Johnson City

United States

1017 - 1889 USD / month

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

Funding

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Key information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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