Overview

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at the University of South Alabama is a 60-hour program accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Graduates of the program become knowledgeable, ethical and culturally sensitive counselors through a course of study that includes classroom, online, and field-site training.

The program includes a two-semester internship. Interns deliver counseling services, under supervision, in the community. Students in the program take the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam offered by the National Board for Certified Counselors. They are also eligible to become members of the American Counseling Association and/or the American Mental Health Counselors Association.

Careers in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate degree program is designed to prepare students with professional competencies required for the professional counseling field. Graduates provide counseling services in various settings such as public and private counseling agencies, government service agencies, family court systems, college development centers, substance abuse centers and private practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Diagnostic and Treatment Planning

Addictions Counseling

Principles and Theories of Counseling

Group Counseling and Group Guidance Procedures

Seminar in Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling

Career Planning and Placement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mobile, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Official transcripts can be sent by mail or electronically

A minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale based on the GPA used as the basis for granting the degree and posted on the official transcript from a regionally accredited institution at the time the degree was earned OR a 2.5 GPA on the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate course work posted on the official transcript

A typed double-spaced statement of 2-4 pages in length regarding the applicant's career goal(s) and purpose(s) for pursuing a graduate degree in Counselor Education

Three letters of recommendation
A professional curriculum vitae or resume
An applicant whose application is deemed to be acceptable will be invited to participate in a required personal interview with the counseling program faculty.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

28800 USD / year

≈ 28800 USD / year
Out-of-State

28800 USD / year

≈ 28800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14400 USD / year

≈ 14400 USD / year

Living costs

Mobile

United States

801 - 1323 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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