Overview

About this Mental Health Counseling Degree

Plus, you’ll train in a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques so you can meet your clients’ diverse needs. Our program’s established reputation with area agencies and institutions means you’ll be highly sought-after once you graduate.

At Suffolk University, you’ll learn to assess, diagnose, and treat clients with a variety of mental health issues. Through our rigorous scientist-practitioner model, you’ll also learn to incorporate research into everyday practice and apply empirically supported treatment approaches in your work. Our downtown Boston location maximizes your access to networking, internship, and employment opportunities at nearby hospitals and treatment centers, and puts you closer to underserved populations.

You'll train to function in a variety of community mental health settings (e.g., clinics, hospitals, prisons, college counseling centers, day treatment programs, rehabilitation facilities, outreach programs, after care centers, etc.). As you systematically complete the curriculum, you'll develop a competency base from which to perform effectively in your area of specialization.

You’ll also qualify to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts. Our two-year, 60-credit program—including a supervised clinical practicum—meets education and degree requirements mandated by the Massachusetts Licensing Board.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Life Span Development

Methods of Research

Professional Orientation: Ethical/ Legal Issues

Counseling Diverse Populations

Group Counseling

Counseling: Theory & Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Completed application
$50 application fee (waived for students who visit campus)
Resume
Goal statement (essay)
Two letters of recommendation; applicants who have earned their bachelor's degree within the past five years must submit two letters from academic references
Unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary work. Admitted students enrolling in the program will need to have official transcripts, including proof of degree conferral, on file prior to their first class
Interview by invitation
Official GRE scores (Note: Testing requirements vary by program, and some students may qualify for a waiver.
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE-Academic scores (international students only)

Tuition Fees

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41640 USD / year

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41640 USD / year

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41640 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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Overview

About this Mental Health Counseling Degree

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

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Living costs

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Financing

Funding

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