Overview

This 60-credit programme 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

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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 & Programme Evaluation in Counseling Practice
Crisis Counseling: Trauma & Violence
Psychopathology

Sexuality Counseling

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 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 766 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

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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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23496 USD / year

≈ 23496 USD / year
Out-of-State

23496 USD / year

≈ 23496 USD / year
Domestic

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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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Overview

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

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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