Overview

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S.Ed. at St. John's University provides students with the rigorous academic and clinical training necessary to become competent licensed professionals. This programme is specifically designed to meet the educational requirements for Licensed Mental Health Counselor status in New York State. Students engage in a curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with intensive practical experience to address complex psychological needs.

Why Clinical Mental Health Counseling at St. John's University?

The programme is fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), ensuring it meets the highest national standards for counselor education. Additionally, the curriculum is approved by the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, allowing graduates to qualify for the Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor in Training (CASAC-T) credential. Students benefit from a strong counselor identity and high success rates on national examinations.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1640 per credit
National fee: USD 1640 per credit
Local fee: USD 1640 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of 60 credits covering core clinical competencies and specialised field work. Modules may include:

Orientation to Mental Health Counseling
Group Dynamics
Counseling Skills & Technique
Assessment in Counseling
Psychosocial Development
Career Development
Counseling in Multicultural Settings
Counseling & Personality Theory
Research in Counseling

Careers with Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles as Licensed Mental Health Counselors across various clinical environments. Alumni from St. John's University have secured positions in inpatient and outpatient facilities, community clinics, university settings, and private practices. Recent employers include Northwell-Zucker Hillside, Calvary Hospital, York College, Lutheran Social Services, and the New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center. The programme's focus on clinical readiness ensures that many students receive job offers from their internship sites prior to graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Orientation to Mntl Hlth Counseling

Group Dynamics

Counseling Skills & Technique

Assessment in Counseling

Psychosocial Development

General Psychopatholoy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Recommended deadline. Graduate programs use rolling admission: qualified applications reviewed and accepted as space allows until semester start.

Language

English

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology View 450 other Masters in Clinical 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.

Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with Undergraduate scholastic achievement indicating a reasonable assurance of Success in work for an advanced degree. Normally this will be a “B” (3.0) in the general average and in the major field.

A minimum of 18 credits in Psychology to include research and statistics.

Two letters of recommendation from college instructors or field supervisors.

The interest, ability, and personality to function successfully in the field of mental health counseling.

Participation in an interview with Counselor Education faculty.

An additional graduate entrance examination is not required.

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

49200 USD / year

≈ 49200 USD / year
Out-of-State

49200 USD / year

≈ 49200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

49200 USD / year

≈ 49200 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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