Overview

The MA in Clinical Counseling - Applied Behavior Analysis 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.

Features

Prepares students for licensure as professional counselors in Pennsylvania
Curriculum meets the educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) in Pennsylvania
Verified Course Sequence meets educational requirements for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination®
Meets the educational requirements for Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), PA Licensed Professional Counselor, and PA Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS)
The first Christian institution with a BACB verified curriculum on the East Coast
Training focused on school and community settings
Faculty have specific behavior analysis credentials and experience within the field
Students can choose between a fully online program or an on-campus program with a blended format (combination of evening and online classes)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling Theory, Personality and Practice
Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
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
Personality Dynamics and Psychosocial Assessment
Practicum in Psychotherapy Integration

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

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 382 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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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