Overview

This 60-credit program features 700 hours of supervised fieldwork and offers opportunities for specialized learning through elective courses, including an optional built-in certificate in addiction counseling.

With growing awareness and acceptance of mental health care across the country, the demand for compassionate, well-trained mental health counselors continues to rise. At Saint Joseph’s University, we believe that quality mental health services begin with an ethical, person-centered approach that prioritizes empathy, cultural responsiveness, and evidence-based practices.

What Can You Do with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling?

A graduate degree in clinical mental health counseling will give you the knowledge and experience to move into an in-demand counseling profession. Clinical mental health counselors and addiction counseling specialists work in a variety of settings including private practice, education, healthcare and community agencies.

Positions include:

Counselor
College counselor
Family counselor
Addiction counselor
Mental health specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling Across the Lifespan
Career Counseling
Group Counseling
Counseling Skills & Techniques
Assessment Practices for Counseling
Cultural Diversity, Identity & Social Justice
Research & Program Evaluation in Counseling Practice
Crisis Counseling: Trauma & Violence
Psychopathology

Sexuality Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 772 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission you must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a demonstrated record of academic success.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23496 USD / year

≈ 23496 USD / year
Out-of-State

23496 USD / year

≈ 23496 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23496 USD / year

≈ 23496 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

800 - 1300 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

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What Can You Do with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

Scholarships Information

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