Overview

The Master’s degree programs in Counseling-Addiction Counseling from University of Memphis prepare entry level counseling professionals with a broad knowledge base in fundamental social/behavioral science (human development, learning and cognition, personality theory, and emerging research on visible ethnic populations and gender differences), counseling and helping skills (individual and group counseling, and assessment), research and evaluation tools, and professional identity, role and function.

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The Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling concentration is accredited by the Council of Rehabilitation Counseling (CORE).

Program objectives are: (1) comprehension of concepts and theories underlying the profession of counseling; (2) ability to collect, analyze, and interpret individual and group data, and to generate and test hypothesis related to human behavior; (3) ability to effectively counsel in both individual and group settings: (4) ability to formulate, implement, and evaluate appropriate counseling programs and interventions; (5) ability to understand and demonstrate ethical behavior and the legal and ethical implications of that behavior; and (6) development of sensitivity and understanding of the needs of persons who are culturally different, including the ability to (a) examine attitudes and myths regarding the culturally different client and (b) the sociopolitical forces impacting the culturally different client.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Group Counseling Processes

Theories of Counseling and Personality

Clinical Techniques
Alcohol/Drug Abuse Services

Theories of Addictions
Treatment Planning and Relapse Prevention in Addictions Counseling
Process and Behavioral Addictions
Addiction Counseling

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Memphis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Official transcripts of all colleges attended at both the undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) levels

GRE scores (Verbal, Quantitative, Analytical Writing)

Three letters of reference. These letters must be specifically written for current application into the Addictions Counseling program, signed by the reference, and printed on his/her official letterhead. Academic references are strongly desired (at least one is required), and should be in an appropriate position to make academic recommendations (e.g., current or former advisor or professor). Professionally applicable sources will be accepted; personal references will not be accepted.

A personal statement (1-3 pages) that must include applicant's goals and rationale for applying to the Addiction Counseling concentration.

A professional resume

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20340 USD / year

≈ 20340 USD / year
Out-of-State

20340 USD / year

≈ 20340 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

20340 USD / year

≈ 20340 USD / year

Living costs

Memphis

United States

955 - 1582 USD / month

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Funding

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