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.

Our 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:

Hands-on experiential learning via minimum 100-hour practicum and 600-hour internship applied clinical training
Core curriculum aligned with Commonwealth of Massachusetts licensure requirements for becoming Mental Health Counselors and School Adjustment Counselors
World-class faculty with 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 impact of racial discrimination
Flexible and predictable scheduling with courses taught on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings
Full-time students can complete this program within two years; part-time students can complete within three years depending on the number of courses taken per semester

Our 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 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-26 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

School Counselling Counselling Psychology View 807 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Accidents
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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

Because work experience is a plus (but not required), address related work experience in your narrative statement.

Tuition Fee

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International

21934 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10967 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

21934 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10967 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

18512 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9256 USD per semester during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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