Overview

Rooted in clinical practice, this program provides students with more than 200 hours of practicum work and 600 hours of internship experience. The Forensic Mental Health Counseling program at Roger Williams University also provides the appropriate foundation for future doctoral study in a Psy.D. program.

Key Facts

Prepare graduate students for careers as master's level mental health counselors in forensic settings
Prepare graduate students for further academic training at the doctoral level (Psy.D.) in applied, clinical, experimental, or legal psychology
Provide students with training in the areas of clinical assessment and intervention
Provide students with internship/practicum experiences that will promote and develop professional skills in clinical forensic psychology

Programme Structure

Course included:

Methods and Evaluation

Forensic Psychology

Methods in Psychotherapy

Vocational Counseling

Helping Relationships

Methods of Psychotherapy

Adult Psychopathology

Multicultural Competence in Psychological Practice

Law and Mental Health

Advanced Developmental Psychology

Professional Ethics in Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United States

Disciplines

Forensic Science Counselling Psychology View 765 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form accompanied by the $50 application fee

Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework

Letter of Intent (two double-spaced pages maximum) describing your interest in Forensic Mental Health Counseling, career goals and how you can positively contribute to the graduate program at Roger Williams University

Three (3) letters of recommendation

If your first language is not English, an official report of TOEFL or IELTS results

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

35280 USD / year

≈ 35280 USD / year
Out-of-State

35280 USD / year

≈ 35280 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

35280 USD / year

≈ 35280 USD / year

Living costs

Bristol

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.

Funding

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