Overview

Earn your master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Hardin-Simmons University and develop the skills and knowledge for many exciting and fast-growing careers in counseling, social services, and private practice settings.

The experience and ability you will gain as you earn your Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at HSU will prepare you to enter a quickly growing job market. In fact, the CMHC degree program boasts a 100 percent job placement rate for our graduates. Join a thriving community of peers, faculty, and alumni dedicated to faith and serving their communities.

Jobs for CMHC Degree Graduates

Social worker
Geriatric counselor
Substance abuse counselor
Sports counselor
Rehabilitation counselor
Educator
Family and relationship therapist
Career counselor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Individual Counseling Theories

Assessment and Testing

Professional Orientation and Ethics

Basic Skills & Techniques in Counseling

Advanced Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abilene, United States

Disciplines

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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended The following are minimal recommendations to be considered for admissions to the CMHC Program:

A grade point average of 3.0 overall (undergraduate) or a 3.2 for the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.

A grade point average of 3.0 in 12 undergraduate hours in psychology or a related field are required prerequisites. Some leveling courses may be required.

GRE test. The following are minimal recommendations to be considered for admissions to the CMHC Program:

A Verbal Reasoning score of 153

A Quantitative Reasoning score of 151

An Analytical Writing score of 3.9

Three letters of recommendation

A writing sample will be required either before an interview or at the time of the interview (if applicant is invited for interview).

Release for conducting a criminal background check for practicum/internship placement and state licensure board requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

29850 USD / year

≈ 29850 USD / year
Out-of-State

29850 USD / year

≈ 29850 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

29850 USD / year

≈ 29850 USD / year

Living costs

Abilene

United States

932 - 1728 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Jobs for CMHC Degree Graduates

Social workerGeriatric counselorSubstance abuse counselorSports counselorRehabilitation counselorEducatorFamily and relationship therapistCareer counselor

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Abilene

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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Social worker
Geriatric counselor
Substance abuse counselor
Sports counselor
Rehabilitation counselor
Educator
Family and relationship therapist
Career counselor