Overview

Forensic Mental Health Counseling from Westfield State University curriculum is designed to offer specialized training in theory, assessment, and treatment, and will provide students with applied experience in criminal justice settings. Students interested in research or in continuing their graduate education will have the opportunity to complete a thesis or independent study project.

Careers

Upon graduation, students will be prepared for licensure in mental health counseling.

Some areas graduates work in are:

Business and industry

Community and public relations

Health and human services

Teaching

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Counseling

Counseling Basics with Supervision

Principles and Practices of Psychological Testing

Psychopathology: Diagnosis & Treatment of Adults

Dynamics of Group Counseling

Basic and Applied Research

Advanced Counseling with Supervision

Advanced Developmental Psychology

Psychological Theories of Criminal Behavior

Forensic Counseling: Assessment

Forensic Counseling: Treatment

Ethics and Standards in the Mental Health Profession

Counseling Diverse Populations

Evidence Based Therapies in Mental Health Counseling

Counseling Basics with Supervision

Advanced Counseling with Supervision

Dynamics of Group Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Westfield, United States

Disciplines

Forensic Science Counselling Psychology View 807 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Applicants with a firm foundation in psychology, education, or related field are highly preferred.

A 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA.

Applicants must submit three letters of reference

Applicants must submit a personal statement that describes (1) reason for interest in the field, (2) assessment of personal strengths and limitations, and (3) goals of graduate study.

Applicants must submit a professional vitae or resume

Attend a formal interview with members of the graduate admissions committee.

Submit passing scores in Communication and Literacy Skills portions of the Massachusetts Educators Certification Tests (MTEL).

The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)

Application and $50 application fee

Official, sealed transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended.

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

25080 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 418 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

25080 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 418 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

25080 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 418 USD per credit during 12 months.

Funding

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