Overview
It is also an appropriate degree path if you are interested in research positions, plan to pursue a doctoral degree, are going to teach, or are seeking human service positions.
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling curriculum at Rowan University emphasizes the development of skills in differential diagnosis, conceptualization and development of treatment plans for mental health patients. Our students are exposed to many different aspects of the field, giving them extensive field experience and knowledge of individualized outpatient treatment and counseling.
Career Outlook
- As a mental health counselor, you have the opportunity to serve your community through a variety of settings, including mental health centers, community health centers, prisons, and private practice.
- According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is projected to grow 22 percent from 2018 to 2028. Many within this field choose to focus on certain populations that have seen challenges arise in recent years, including addiction, veterans, and children.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Counseling Theory and Technique
- Research Methodology and Statistics in Counseling Psychology I: Basics
- Group Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Professional Pro-Seminar
- Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Counseling
- Psychopathology I: Diagnosis and Epidemiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Psychology Counselling Psychology View 752 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed Application Form
- Foundation Courses: Applicants must have successfully completed at least 12 credits of undergraduate-level Psychology courses at an accredited institution, including one course in Abnormal Psychology, and one course in Statistics and Research Methods.
- $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
- Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Typewritten statement of professional objectives
- Two letters of recommendation from professional sources (on letterhead and signed)
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Current professional resume
Tuition Fee
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International
22800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 760 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
22800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 760 USD per credit during 24 months.
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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