Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Fairbanks United States | University of Alaska Fairbanks

University of Alaska Fairbanks | Fairbanks United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 23,000
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months

Clinical mental health counseling integrates therapeutic techniques with practical solutions to support individuals facing emotional or behavioral challenges. These professionals assist clients of all ages—from individuals to families—across diverse mental health and community settings. Many focus on specialized areas like addiction recovery, trauma therapy, or bereavement support. Their responsibilities often involve evaluating clients, teaching effective coping mechanisms, and coordinating care with other healthcare providers. Begin your journey toward professional counseling licensure. Our immersive master's program emphasizes real-world application through a research-driven curriculum focused on ongoing enhancement. Graduates emerge exceptionally equipped to address Alaska's diverse community needs, securing positions with organizations statewide.

The clinical mental health counseling master's program provides flexible study options, including Fairbanks campus courses and remote learning. Our faculty brings substantial field expertise, working closely with advisors to offer personalized guidance. Regardless of learning format—virtual or in-person—students benefit from identical practical training, interactive coursework, and individualized mentorship.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Application requires a bachelor's degree preferably in a human service area such as education, social work, psychology, human services, etc. Graduates from other undergraduate majors, who have experience in the human service field or demonstrated motivation to enter the field of counseling, may also apply.

Applicants may be admitted to a graduate program if they have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with at least a 3.0 (B) cumulative undergraduate GPA and a 3.0 (B) GPA in their major. The Office of Admissions requires official transcripts of all college-level course work. To be considered official, transcripts must arrive in sealed envelopes from each institution attended. You may also submit your transcripts electronically through a secure transcript service. Emailed/faxed transcripts will not be considered official. Final and official transcripts are required from every institution attended. IELTS score of 6.5, TOEFL IBT score of 79.

Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their undergraduate degree or take the Graduate Record Exam.

Tuition USD 23,000

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