Overview

Key features

Curriculum in Merrimack College's Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s program focuses on the most current evidence-based techniques. You’ll become proficient in diagnosis and assessment, group counseling, addiction and trauma, crisis intervention, telecounseling, research and more.

You will also develop population-specific competencies and learn counseling techniques through a social justice lens while acknowledging the role of privilege and oppression. To complete the master’s in mental health counseling, you’ll produce a capstone project that consists of a written client case study.

Our program features a 16:1 student to faculty ratio ensuring expert faculty are available to help with any questions throughout your coursework. With small classes, an intimate campus and a culture of service, Merrimack fosters close-knit relationships that encourage academic and professional growth.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Group Counseling
Ethics and Legal Issues in Counseling
Psychological Assessment
LGBTQI+ Affirmative Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Andover, United States

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 773 other Masters in Counselling 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.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application
Official college transcripts from all institutions attended
Resumé
Interview OR personal statement
Contact information for one reference OR one letter of recommendation
Standardized test scores (optional)
Fellowship applications and some graduate programs may require additional essays and/or interviews

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

21750 USD / year

≈ 21750 USD / year
Out-of-State

21750 USD / year

≈ 21750 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21750 USD / year

≈ 21750 USD / year

Additional Details

$43,500–$44,950 tuition

Funding

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