Overview

Offering immersive classroom and real-world learning experiences, the Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree programme at Xavier University features flexible scheduling options so you can earn your degree without sacrificing your career.

With a rigorous curriculum based on the Jesuit tradition, our master’s in mental health counseling emphasizes essential theoretical and practical knowledge, instilling a deep commitment to supporting individuals’ mental health and well-being.

Key Features

With increasing social awareness of mental health issues and a growing acceptance of seeking professional help, the demand for counselors continues to grow.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects careers in mental health services to increase by 18% through 2032, nearly six times the national average for all occupations. This means approximately 42,000 roles for counselors and other mental health experts will open annually. With opportunities for specialization in areas such as substance abuse, trauma, and marriage and family therapy, the counseling profession offers well-trained individuals various avenues into the mental health field.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lifespan Development

Counseling Theories and Techniques

Clinical and Personality Assessment

Psychological and Achievement Testing

Mental Health Counseling

Counseling and Psychotherapy

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 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

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Completed online application (choose Counseling, then Clinical Mental Health).

One official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate work from accredited colleges or universities.

A résumé.

A 500-word minimum statement explaining your purpose for graduate study.

Two letters of reference from individuals commenting on your academic/professional potential.

(Optional) Official test scores from the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). If you previously took the GRE and want your scores sent to Xavier, please contact GRE at 1-888-GRE-SCORE.

You should have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above. Taking the MAT or GRE may increase your chances of admittance if you do not have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above. The following scores are recommended for each test: MAT: Score of 390 or above; GRE: Score of 4.0 or above on the analytical section of the test.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22170 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22170 USD / year

≈ 22170 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

22170 USD / year

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Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 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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