Overview

Key facts

Counseling Psychology from Abilene Christian University offers a distinctively Christian perspective, and it provides classroom and clinical training for individual and group counseling, interviewing, crisis intervention, psychological testing, and professional issues and ethics. As you participate in a practicum, you will develop your professional identity and excellence in practice.

Careers

Counseling Psychologist

Behavioral Specialist

Mental Health Counselor

Guidance Counselor

Addiction/Substance Abuse Counselor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychotherapy

Clinical Research Methods

Psychopathology

Psychotherapeutic Techniques

Ethics and Issues in Psychology

Clinical Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abilene, United States

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 772 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application;

Pay the $65 application fee;

An official transcript(s) in English (or translated to English) of all previous colleges attended.

Unconditional admission requires an undergraduate GPA of 3.5-4.0.

Three letters of recommendation. At least two must be from psychology faculty or psychologists who are familiar with the applicant’s academic work;

Completion of at least 12 undergraduate semester hours in psychology including: statistics, experimental psychology, abnormal psychology and three additional hours that may be physiological, developmental psychology, cognition, or principles of learning or an acceptable substitute.

A written statement (600-800 words) describing professional goals, interests and reasons for choosing to enter the psychology program at ACU;

Non-native speakers of English must pass an interview

International applicants also must meet the university's English language test requirements;

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

47790 USD / year

≈ 47790 USD / year
Out-of-State

47790 USD / year

≈ 47790 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

47790 USD / year

≈ 47790 USD / year

Living costs

Abilene

United States

932 - 1728 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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