Overview

About this Degree

As members of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at James Madison University, we have formed our own special community of faculty, staff and students. We vary in abilities, age, class, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation and place of birth, but we share a common vision of achieving a vitally important mission and transforming students into successful community counselors. Our alumni are dedicated to providing competent, caring and ethical services to diverse clients in public agencies, community programs and private practices.

Putting our principles into practice, we strive to create a caring community in which we can thrive personally and grow professionally. While many of our graduates work in rural communities in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley or among the mountains of West Virginia, many more have moved on to serve in other communities throughout the mid-Atlantic region and across the nation.

The Master of Arts degree is awarded only after completion of all educational specialist degree requirements. This program provides the academic and applied training necessary for individuals seeking employment as counselors in clinical mental health agencies, psychiatric facilities or private practice. The program requires the completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Measurement and Statistics
Assessment Procedures in Counseling
Advanced Developmental Psychology
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Counseling Theories
Counseling Techniques
Substance Abuse Counseling
Counseling Process

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

81

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Counselling Psychology View 1349 other Masters in Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

81

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal statement - at least 1,000 words describing yourself
Resume
Three letters of recommendation
GRE General Test
Personal Interview - We participate in an interview with selected applicants, usually during the end of January or beginning of February. Students who are selected for an interview will be notified as early in advance as possible. Students who are admitted into the program must have a completed background check on file prior to enrolling in classes. Information regarding how to complete this requirement is provided directly to students after admissions processes are completed. Please note that some internships sites may require a more rigorous background check as part of their placement process.

Tuition Fee

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International

37530 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1251 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

37530 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1251 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

15870 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 529 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Harrisonburg

1050 - 1715 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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