Overview

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling MEd program at University of Lynchburg prepares students to become licensed professional counselors who work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing a range of mental health issues. Through a comprehensive curriculum that combines theory and practice, students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to provide effective counseling services and support to those in need.

Key Features

Comprehensive curriculum that covers counseling theory, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention techniques
Hands-on experience through practicum and internship opportunities in a variety of counseling settings
Preparation for licensure as a professional counselor in the state of Virginia
Access to faculty with extensive experience in counseling and mental health fields

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling Theories and Techniques
Psychopathology and Diagnosis
Human Growth and Development
Multicultural Counseling
Ethics and Professional Issues in Counseling
Group Counseling
Career Counseling
Assessment and Testing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairfax, United States

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 451 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form
Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended
Three letters of recommendation
Personal statement or essay
Interview with a member of the clinical mental health counseling faculty

Work experience

A full-time supervised counseling experience totaling a minimum of 600 hours in a clinical mental health agency setting.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18240 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18240 USD / year

≈ 18240 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

18240 USD / year

≈ 18240 USD / year

Living costs

Virginia

United States

900 - 1400 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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