Overview

We offer a master degree in Counseling Psychology at the Fisher College. In addition to core courses in counseling techniques, psychopathology, career counseling, psychopharmacology and psychological assessment, students will be exposed to specialty areas of how to counsel those who have experienced physical, emotional, and sexual trauma, people and families impacted by chronic illness, and those embarking on end of life concerns.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this program students will be able to:

Understand qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research studies.

Critically analyze peer-reviewed literature.

Examine the most appropriate methods and understand different types of research designs, including survey, experimental, and quasi-experimental.

Students will design, conduct, write, and present new psychological research.

Analyze several different aspects of human development, including, but not limited to: cognitive development, social development, and emotional development.

Evaluate the impact of mental health issues on society at micro and macro levels.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling Theory

Psychopathology

Counseling Techniques

Group Therapy

Advanced Human Development

Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of 9-credits of prerequisite coursework in Psychology, Human Services, or related discipline, with a minimum grade of B-

Interview

Letter of Recommendation

Provisional Acceptance

Health and Immunization Records

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Tuition Fee

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International

23430 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46860 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
National

23430 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46860 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
In-State

23430 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46860 USD for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 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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