Queens,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Queens United States | St. John's University
St. John's University
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Queens United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,743
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The 60-credit Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program awards a Master of Science in Education degree. Approved by New York State's Department of Education Office of Professions, this program fulfills the educational requirements for becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. The CMHC program holds accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Furthermore, the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) recognizes this degree as meeting the curriculum standards for the Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor in Training (CASAC-T) credential.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling requires:
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.
A one-to-two-page personal essay outlining the reason the applicant has decided to pursue a graduate degree in professional counseling and why they have selected their counseling specialty, including prior work experience and future career goals.
An additional graduate entrance examination is not required.
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.
A one-to-two-page personal essay outlining the reason the applicant has decided to pursue a graduate degree in professional counseling and why they have selected their counseling specialty, including prior work experience and future career goals.
An additional graduate entrance examination is not required.
Tuition
USD
26,743