Overview
As part of the overall CACREP accredited counseling program, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Counseling) MEd program from Old Dominion University students are exposed to a wide variety of theories and skills, research and assessment techniques, professional identity and ethical concerns, as well as the importance of advocacy and multicultural-social justice principles for working with clients.
Program Highlights
What makes the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Counseling) MEd program from Old Dominion University unique?
- Opportunities for study abroad in Italy and Ireland to count for select classes
- Chance to take the National Counselor Exam before you graduate
- Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP)
- Elect to take courses as a full-time or part-time student
- Courses are offered in the late-afternoons and evenings to accommodate students with multiple responsibilities
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Psychotherapy and Differential Diagnosis
- Psychopharmacology and Neurobiology
- Managing Psychiatric Disorders Across the Lifespan
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Health Promotion and Maintenance
- Family Systems and Family Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 715 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants may hold a bachelor's degree in any field and must submit the following:
- Online application at the Office of Graduate Admissions website
- Current resume
- Essay
- Official Transcripts
- GRE Scores waived for Fall 2021 (for Spring 2022) and Spring 2022 (for Summer and Fall 2022) applications
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Demonstrated English Language Proficiency.
- Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only).
- Passport identification.
Tuition Fee
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International
41820 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1394 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
41820 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1394 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
17130 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 571 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Norfolk
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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.