Overview

Students who successfully complete this 60-credit hour specialization will earn a Master of Science in Counseling and Human Resource Development specializing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Counseling and Human Resource Development - Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree is offered at South Dakota State University.

Upon successful completion of the core requirements, and those of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization and with the successful completion of the comprehensive written and oral examinations, graduates are endorsed as having constructed appropriate entry level knowledge and as having met appropriate skill acquisition to be recognized as professional clinical mental health counselors.

Career opportunities include work as a licensed counselor in community mental health organizations, outpatient care centers, residential mental health and substance abuse facilities, psychiatric hospitals and private practice.

Is it for you?

This program will be a good fit if you:

Have a desire to help people
Work well with diverse groups of people
Are an analytical thinker
Are inquisitive
Have strong listening, speaking and problem-solving skills

Career Opportunities

Professional counselor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Humane Resource Development

Clinical Psychology

Mental Health

Counseling Psychology

Cognitive Sciences
Communication Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brookings, United States

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 807 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The application must include the application fee, all post-secondary transcripts, degree certificate, and other materials as required by specific programs before processing of the application will begin.

Master’s degree applicants must have an approved Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (except in approved/accelerated programs). Domestic, international or non-degree seeking students may submit an application online.

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Tuition Fee

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International

19620 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 654 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

19620 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 654 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

10200 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 340 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Brookings

1085 - 1888 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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