Iowa City , Iowa , United States
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Overview
At The University of Iowa we offer a master degree program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This degree prepare graduates to work with clients across a spectrum of mental and emotional disorders, as well as to promote mental health and wellness.
Clients may be seen individually, in couples, families, or group settings. Clinical Mental Health Counselors are knowledgeable in the principles and practices of diagnosis, treatment, referral and prevention and often work in interdisciplinary teams with other health professionals (e.g., psychiatrists, social workers, MDs). Employment opportunities may include private practice, community-based mental health centers, hospitals and other treatment centers.
Career Development
The M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares professional counselors to assist persons with psychiatric disabilities in particular and mental health conditions by coordinating resources and providing services in:
- Private Practice
- Community Agencies
- Managed Behavioral Health Care Organizations
- Integrated Delivery Systems
- Hospitals
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
- Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
Get more details
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Mental Health Studies
- Psychology
- Counseling
- Social Work
- Health Psychology
- Psychiatry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 1250 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 81
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- You must first submit the online application to the Graduate College and pay the $60 application fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants)
- A statement of purpose, including a statement of your personal career objectives
- A current resume
- Three letters of recommendation
- A set of your unofficial academic records/transcripts uploaded on your Admissions Profile. If you are admitted, official transcripts will be required before your enrollment
- Your official GRE scores from Educational Testing Service
- International students may also be required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores
- Once recommended for admission, international students must send a Financial Statement
Tuition Fee
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International
30549 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 30549 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
National
30549 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 30549 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
In-State
11346 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 11346 USD per year and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
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