Overview

University of Miami's Counseling programme mission is to prepare students for professional practice at the Master’s level in Mental Health Counseling (MHC), and Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) through the integration of theory, research and skills derived from science-based education.

Student Learning Outcomes

Objective 1. Knowledge and Application of DSM-5-TR: Students will demonstrate in-depth understanding of the DSM-5-TR criteria for diagnosing mental disorders. They will be proficient in identifying clinical symptoms and providing corresponding diagnoses in alignment with DSM-5-TR guidelines.

Objective 2. Cultural Responsiveness: Students will display cultural humility, responsiveness, and sensitivity in all aspects of their work as counselors-in-training, including (but not limited to) cultural and individual differences related to age, race, ethnicity, language, national origin, culture, religion/spirituality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, disability, and geographic background. This responsiveness will be integrated into all aspects of students’ interactions and work.

Objective 3. Comprehensive Case Conceptualizations and Treatment Plans: Students will develop the competence to create theoretically based, comprehensive case conceptualizations and treatment plans that are individualized to each client's unique needs and circumstances.

Objective 4. Competent Providers of Treatment: Students will become proficient in implementing evidence-based treatments. They will skillfully integrate assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment planning to provide holistic and effective therapy services.

Objective 5. Ethical Practice: Students will exhibit an in-depth understanding and adherence to the ethical guidelines governing the practice of mental health counseling, showcasing professionalism and integrity in all aspects of their practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social and Cultural Diversity and Counseling
Psychopathology for Counselors
Dynamics of Marriage and Family Systems
Counseling Process and Practice
Professional, Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling
Family Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Applicants must:

provide official transcripts showing completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and an acceptable undergraduate grade point average. A minimum of 3.0 undergraduate GPA is required. Official transcripts from every institution attended by an applicant, whether or not the applicant completed a degree program at the institution, are required;
provide three letters of recommendation that address the issues and meet the criteria established by the program being applied to;
provide a personal statement that addresses the mission and purpose of the program being applied to;
resume;
take part in an admissions interview (required by some programs); and
exhibit personal and professional experiences and characteristics that are relevant to the profession and/or field and/or degree program for which the application is being submitted.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

63456 USD / year

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63456 USD / year

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63456 USD / year

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Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

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