Overview

Students who complete the programme are eligible sit for the exam to become a Licensed Professional Counsellors (LPCs) in the state of Illinois.

As a student in Adult Professional Programme, you’ll enjoy all the same support as the traditional students. Each learner in this Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counselling will receive personal attention through helpful people and resources.

Why the Clinical Mental Health Counselling programme from Judson University?

You can complete your Judson master’s degree in under three years while you learn from expert professionals with real clinical experience in counselling, human services, and psychology. Upon completion of your degree, you will have learned to:

Apply advanced elements of counseling in any therapy setting

Assess, diagnose, and treat mental illness in a clinical setting

Treat clients suffering from mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse

Career Opportunities:

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics, career employment for mental health counsellors is expected to grow much faster than average as more people turn to professionals to help them cope with mental problems. Individuals with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counselling are employed in many different settings, including:

Youth Counsellor

Behavioral Health Counselor

Addictions Therapist

Mental Health Therapist

Clinical Therapist

Health Services Coordinator

Accreditation

Accredited is CACREP.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Growth and Lifespan Development

Counselling Theory

Professional, Legal and Ethical Issues in Clinical Mental Health Counselling

Counselling Techniques

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Maladaptive Behaviours and Psychiatric Illness

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-24 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Elgin, United States
Rockford, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 450 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed, signed, dated application form

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
A grade-point average of at least 2.50 on a four-point scale
Minimum two years of work experience
Two letters of reference, written on letterhead with reference contact information
Professional resume
A grade-point average of at least 2.50 on a four-point scale
One-page typed essay answering the question: “Why do you want to earn a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and how will this degree impact your future?”
Interview with the Programme Chair and/or Panel

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15000 USD / year

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15000 USD / year

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In-State

15000 USD / year

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Living costs

Elgin

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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