Overview

The MA in Counseling Psychology - Trauma Studies at Eastern University trains masters-level graduates who can competently and ethically apply trauma-informed counseling skills to diverse traumatized populations in professional counseling and volunteer contexts.

Features

Prepares students for licensure as professional counselors in Pennsylvania
Curriculum meets the educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) in Pennsylvania
Provides training that can be applied in a variety of clinical settings
Unique integration of Christianity and Traumatology
Faculty have specialized trauma training and experience within the field
Diverse faculty and student body form close community for rich learning experiences
Evening, on-campus, and hybrid/online courses offered, so students practice face-to-face skills needed for clinical encounters with clients

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling Theory, Personality and Practice
Ethics and Professional Development
Group Dynamics and Counseling
Psychopathology and Diagnosis
Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Personality Dynamics and Psychosocial Assessment
Practicum in Psychotherapy Integration
Case Conceptualization and Counseling Strategy

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

Counselling Psychology View 771 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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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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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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