Overview

The MA in Counseling Psychology 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 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 2026-08-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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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.

Applicants must have earned six (6) credit hours of behavioral science coursework (e.g., psychology, educational psychology, social work) with a grade of C or higher, completed within ten (10) years of applying to the program.

Possess a bachelor’s degree in any field, must be from a college or university with institutional accreditation that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

For applicants who studied in educational systems outside the United States: Official evaluation of academic credentials in English from a NACES member organization is required. An evaluation from World Education Services is preferred.

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Two Recommendations: One professional recommendation and one academic.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15800 USD / year

≈ 15800 USD / year
Out-of-State

15800 USD / year

≈ 15800 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

15800 USD / year

≈ 15800 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 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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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

Scholarships Information

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