Overview

The degree leads to professional identity founded on a holistic perspective, knowledge about bio-psycho-social causes of distress, and social/occupational impairments, skills related to human development as well as the treatment of psychopathology and competence in advocacy and outreach.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling students will gain:

Professional identity founded on human growth/wellness from a holistic perspective

Knowledge about bio-psycho-social causes of client concerns and emotional, social, occupational impairments

Skills related to promoting human development throughout the life span

Competence related to improving one's community through individual, group and societal advocacy and outreach.

Strengths of the Program

CACREP accreditation continuously since 1985 (a founding CACREP-accredited program).

International recognition as one of the most internationally awarded chapters of Chi Sigma Iota since 1985.

An average pass rate of 95-100% on the state counselor licensure examination (National Counselor Exam) compared to a 76-80% national pass rate.

An average pass rate of 98-100% on the program comprehensive examination (nation-wide Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination).

Supervised clinical training in the state-of-the art Clinic for Individual & Family Counseling.

A 98-100% internship placement and a high post-graduation employment rate compared to similar programs in Northeast Ohio.

A diverse student and faculty body (i.e., differing ethnicities, ages, cultures/backgrounds, physical exceptionalities, genders/gender identities, and nationalities).

A unique academic focus on diversity, advocacy, and social justice work.

Employment Objectives for Program Graduates

Graduates of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program of The University of Akron have the opportunity to work clinically with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group formats, as well as couples/families with additional education/supervised training.

Graduates are often employed by a community mental health agency in outpatient, partial hospitalization, long-term residential, or inpatient settings. Graduates may also work in private practice settings, hospitals, and employee assistance programs. Potential employment settings and client populations served are very diverse and depend in part on chosen specialization area(s).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Counseling

Treatment in Clinical Counseling

Prepracticum in Counseling

Clinical Supervision

Mental Illness & Media

Counseling Problems Related to Life-Threatening Illness & Death

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

A review of the applications begins in February for Summer and Fall admission and in September for Spring admission.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Akron, United States

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 456 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.

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General requirements

School of Counseling application supplement form
Three letters of recommendation (departmental reference form)
Interview will be required for all applicants who meet admission criteria
Application Procedures
Entrance Qualifying Examinations
Admission Classifications
Nonaccredited American School Graduates
Transfer students
English proficiency requirements

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24090 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24090 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14490 USD / year

≈ 14490 USD / year

Living costs

Akron

United States

890 - 1300 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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Overview

Clinical Mental Health Counseling students will gain:

Strengths of the Program

Employment Objectives for Program Graduates

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

Domestic

Living costs

Akron

Funding

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