Overview

Key features

The Co-occurring Disorders Recovery Counseling program at Metropolitan State University is strongly centered on building advanced clinical skills, implementing best practices that are community responsive, demonstrating anti-oppressive care and striving for ethical excellence. Graduates qualify for licensure as Alcohol and Drug Counselors and Professional Counselors in the state of Minnesota. With two years of post-master's supervised practice, graduates qualify for licensure as Professional Clinical Counselors in the state of Minnesota.

Graduates of the MS in Co-occurring Disorders Recovery Counseling program are prepared to:

Integrate effective practices into service delivery to those affected by substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders

Provide high-quality, culturally-responsive counseling to those affected by substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders
Demonstrate ethical excellence in all aspects of counseling practice

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognitive Behavioral and Trauma-Informed Strategies

Family Counseling

Psychopharmacology

Clinical Supervision
Psychopathology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Paul, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Students must be able to pass a Minnesota Department of Human Services background study.
Prior to entering practicum, students must have a minimum of two years of freedom from mental health, physical health and substance use concerns that would impair their objectivity or effectiveness in performing the duties of a professional counselor.
Applicants must have an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university (or equivalent) with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA lower than 3.0 may be admitted conditionally and could progress to full admission upon completion of at least eight graduate level credits with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency or permanent resident status, documented or demonstrated as specified by University policy.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

9562 USD / year

≈ 9562 USD / year
Out-of-State

9562 USD / year

≈ 9562 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9562 USD / year

≈ 9562 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Paul

United States

1040 - 1755 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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