Overview

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program from McKendree University has a mission of training reflective, ethical practitioners who work in a variety of mental health settings. The counseling program faculty is committed to providing a dynamic education that prepares students to promote health and wellness in an ever-changing world.

An emphasis is placed on both professional and personal development, recognizing that well-prepared counseling professionals are those who possess relevant academic training, as well as the self-understanding and awareness needed to facilitate growth, development, and healing among others.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling find employment in some of the following settings:

Mental health agencies
Private practice groups
Hospitals
Prisons
Elementary and secondary schools
University counseling centers

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Counseling Theory

Social & Cultural Foundations

Professional & Ethical Issues

Counseling Skills

Maladaptive Behavior & Psychopathology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mascoutah, United States

Disciplines

Cognitive Science Clinical Psychology View 450 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed graduate admission application (no fee).

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

Official transcripts from each college or university attended. Official transcripts are those sent from institution to institution.

A minimum 3.0 GPA on a four-point scale in undergraduate studies.

A current resume or vita.

Three recommendation forms from master’s or doctoral level professionals who can attest to the applicant’s ability to pursue graduate work in a clinical program.

Essay describing interests in counseling as a career, personal strengths and weaknesses, perceived ability to successfully pursue/complete graduate work, and future career goals.

The successful completion of the equivalent of six undergraduate credit hours in a behavioral science, of which three must be in introduction to psychology.

Applicants who meet initial qualifications will be interviewed.

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

10500 USD / year

≈ 10500 USD / year
Out-of-State

10500 USD / year

≈ 10500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10500 USD / year

≈ 10500 USD / year

Living costs

Mascoutah

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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

Funding

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