Overview

This CACREP accredited program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program from Duquesne University prepares graduates for licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) which is essential for employment in the mental health field and private practice.

Students have the option of taking classes in the early evening and late afternoon. Graduates of the program are very successful in obtaining employment in mental health settings, working as out- and in-patient therapists, mobile therapists, substance abuse counselors, etc.

Graduates may obtain employment in or work as:

Community mental health centers
Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers
Career counseling centers
Mobile therapists
Family based mental health therapists
Outpatient therapists
Behavioral specialists consultants (BSC)
Probation/parole officers.

Counselor Education Program Objectives

The educational experiences of Duquesne's Counselor Education program:

Are grounded in theories of wellness, holism and development
Involve community engagement and are informed by an understanding of systemic context and multicultural theory
Focus on the core elements of an effective helping relationship
Emphasize self-awareness, personal development, and experiential learning.

Accreditation

Accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Therapeutic Techniques in Counseling

Child and Adolescent Counseling

Community-Based Interventions

Research Methods & Design

Multicultural Issues and Strategies in Counseling

Psychotherapeutic Aspects of Human Sexuality

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 460 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Resume/curriculum vitae
Graduate education essay
The essay is limited to 250 words
Prompt: Discuss your professional plans upon acquiring a master's degree in counseling
Two (2) Recommendations
Official transcripts
English Proficiency Requirements
Transcript Credential Evaluation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

47370 USD / year

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Out-of-State

47370 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

47370 USD / year

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 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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Overview

Graduates may obtain employment in or work as:

Counselor Education Program Objectives

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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