Overview

The MA in Clinical Counseling program at Eastern University prepares students work in the clinical counseling field, applying social justice practices and a global understanding of human nature, problems, symptoms, and interventions.

Careers

Eastern's MA in Clinical Counseling graduates are employed with the following organizations:

ABA2Day
Brandywine Hospital
CCRES
Child and Family Focus
Child Guidance Resource Centers
COMHAR
Cooper University Hospital
Covenant House
Creative Health Services
Crozer Chester Medical Center
Delaware Guidance Services
Divine Providence Village
Eastern University Counseling Center
EBS Children’s Therapy
Epic Developmental Services
Gaudenzia
Holcomb Behavioral Health
Intercommunity Action
JFK Behavioral Health
Lakeside Educational Network
Mainline Rehabilitation Associates
Meadowood Behavioral Health Hospital
Melmark
Merakey
Misercordia University Counseling Center
Norristown State Hospital
Northeast Family Healthcare
PA Mentor Network
Penn Foundation
Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services
Recovery Centers of America
Rehab After Work/Life Counseling
The Renfrew Center
Resources for Human Development
Robins Nest, Inc.
Rosemont College Counseling Center
Rowan University Counseling & Psychological Services
Warwick Family Services
YES (Youth Emergency Services) of Youth Services, Inc

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling Theory, Personality and Practice
Ethics and Professional Development
Lifespan Development
Group Dynamics and Counseling
Psychopathology and Diagnosis
Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling Practice
Career Development Theory & Practice
Research Design & Statistics
Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 381 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA 2.8 (3.0 required for accelerated and online tracks) with particular importance placed on the last two years of the undergraduate record. An applicant with a lower GPA is strongly advised to submit GRE or MAT scores to strengthen the application.
Completion of two prerequisite undergraduate Behavioral Science courses (6 credits within the last 10 years - Grade C or above). CLEP exams will be accepted for Introduction to Psychology, Human Growth and Development, and/or Introduction to Sociology.

Tuition Fee

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International

15800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 790 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

15800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 790 USD per credit during 36 months.
In-State

15800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 790 USD per credit during 36 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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