Overview

Students at Salem State University may select one of two specialty areas: Mental Health Counseling (MHC) or School Adjustment Counseling (SAC). Both specialties aim to provide a broad, research-based understanding of human functioning; promote the development of skills and behaviors essential for ethical and effective clinical work in diverse settings with diverse populations; and facilitate reflective practice and professional development.

The Counseling curriculum is aligned with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts licensure requirements. Both concentrations include an applied practicum/internship supervised by seasoned on-site clinical supervisors in mental health agencies.

Program highlights include:

Flexible pacing options: Full-time students can complete this program within two years; part-time students can complete anywhere from three to six years, depending on the number of courses taken per semester
Predictable scheduling: Courses taught on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Hands-on experiential learning: Students will complete, at a minimum, a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship, applied clinical training
Licensure opportunities: Core curriculum aligned with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts licensure requirements for becoming mental health and school adjustment counselors
World-class faculty: Faculty have years of professional experience and research specializations in a wide range of areas, including multicultural counseling competencies, culture and mental health, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), LGBT well-being, social justice, trauma, and the impact of racial discrimination
Graduate assistantships: Opportunities to apply for graduate assistantships, grants, and scholarships.

Their Mission

Salem State University's mission is to provide a high quality, student-centered education that prepares a diverse community of learners to contribute responsibly and creatively to a global society, and serve as a resource to advance the region's cultural, social and economic development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Psychology

Counseling Theory and Practice

Community Counseling in a Multicultural and Diverse Society

Differential Diagnosis

Group Counseling

Legal and Ethical Issues in the Human Services Profession

Advanced Study of Abnormal Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-29 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-12 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salem, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

$50 non-refundable application fee

Official transcript or transcript evaluation

Three references

Official copy of scores from either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) taken within the last five years. Those who already hold a master's degree or higher are exempt from this requirement.

English Proficiency, if applicable for International applicants

Statement of purpose

Prerequisites

18 credit hours of study in the field of psychology and/or the behavioral sciences, including:

3 credit hours in general psychology or the equivalent

3 credit hours in statistics or research or the equivalent

Work experience

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11297 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11297 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9535 USD / year

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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