Overview

The robust Addiction Counseling curriculum at University of Detroit Mercy includes assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning, enhanced training in consultation and program development, and specialized curriculum in the treatment of addiction and trauma.

Features

Academic coursework is delivered on our historic campus in Detroit and is complemented by a semester-long practicum in our no-cost Counseling Clinic--a teaching clinic that exclusively serves the public--and a 600-hour community-based clinical internship.

As a result of this rigorous training, University of Detroit Mercy Counseling graduates are equipped to provide the most effective treatment to those in need.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling and Human Development

Multicultural Counseling

Program Development and Evaluation

Career Counseling

Counseling Skills

Testing and Evaluation

Group Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Highland Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate overall GPA of 2.75 or higher, or a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the second half of the undergraduate degree program, or a graduate GPA of 3.0 on a previously completed graduate degree;

A minimum of 15 hours in the behavioral sciences including at least one course in statistics;

A letter of intent explaining your interests and qualifications for admission into the University of Detroit Mercy counseling program and pursuit of a career in counseling;

Current resume;

Written responses to essay questions;

Three letters of recommendation from individuals able to speak to your potential in the counseling field;

An interview with the faculty.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29340 USD / year

≈ 29340 USD / year
Out-of-State

29340 USD / year

≈ 29340 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

29340 USD / year

≈ 29340 USD / year

Living costs

Highland Park

United States

1000 - 1500 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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