Overview

The Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program from Doane University is designed to develop highly competent mental health counselors who are skilled in the delivery of direct service, knowledgeable about current empirical and theoretical developments, and capable of critically evaluating clinical research.

The program follows a competency-based, practitioner model and is designed for adult learners who are seeking state licensure in mental health counseling. The practitioner model places primary emphasis on the preparation of students for productive careers as professionals in clinical counseling settings.

Coursework and supervised practical experiences provide the opportunity to learn and develop skills in the assessment of problem behavior and in interventions with children, adults, couples, families and groups. Incorporated into this approach is exposure to ethical, professional, and inter-professional issues.

Career

The Doane MAC program is designed to train students in the specialty area of Clinical Mental Health Counseling. It is expected that students will also learn competencies in this specialty area. It is anticipated that the student will develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes appropriate for counseling practice.

Career Paths include Mental Health Counselors and Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Transformational Learning
Counseling Skills and Techniques
Theories of Counseling
Psychopathology
Mental Health Ethics, Law and Professional Practice
Crisis, Trauma, and Disaster Mental Health Counseling
Roles and Functions of Mental Health Counseling
Multicultural Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Crete, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Demonstrate English language proficiency,
Provide official transcripts required for program admission which have been evaluated and translated by a naces approved member organization,
Submit official proof of financial responsibility, and
Submit passport information.
Government regulations require f-1 students to enroll for one full academic year before taking a term off for vacation. For non-residential students this is equal to 4 consecutive terms.
Government regulations require f-1 students to be enrolled full time.
Government regulations require a Doane university DSO to approve students to have a course load below full time.
Government regulations limit the number of online classes f-1 students may take.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14970 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14970 USD / year

≈ 14970 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14970 USD / year

≈ 14970 USD / year

Living costs

Crete

United States

994 - 1534 USD / month

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