Overview

The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Saint Peter’s University is designed to prepare students for careers as licensed professional counselors (LPC) and mental health clinicians. The program combines rigorous academic coursework with supervised practicum and internship experiences. It emphasizes evidence-based practices, ethical counseling, and cultural competence, with an initial concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Graduates will meet the academic requirements for licensure in New Jersey and eligibility to take the National Counselor Examination (NCE). The curriculum is designed in alignment with Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) standards and will be eligible to apply for accreditation candidacy in Fall 2026.

M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduates

Graduates are prepared for high-growth roles in community mental health agencies, hospitals, schools and private practice, addressing urgent needs like post-pandemic anxiety and depression. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 19% growth rate for mental health counselors through 2033. They will be eligible for positions such as:

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Substance Abuse Counselor
Crisis Intervention Specialist

Graduates of this program may also pursue doctoral studies or leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, leveraging their training in advocacy and equity-driven care.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice
Social and Cultural Diversity
Human Growth and Development
Career Development
Helping Relationships
Group Work
Assessment
Research and Program Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-13 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jersey City, United States

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 769 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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

27000 USD / year

≈ 27000 USD / year
Out-of-State

27000 USD / year

≈ 27000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27000 USD / year

≈ 27000 USD / year

Living costs

Jersey City

United States

1300 - 3200 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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