Bridgeport,
CT,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Bridgeport United States | University of Bridgeport
University of Bridgeport
|
Bridgeport United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,800
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
Counseling transcends being just a profession—it's a true vocation. If you're motivated by empathy and aspire to create significant impact, this might be your destined path. While qualities like compassion and genuineness are inherent strengths for counselors, mastering this field demands dedicated education and preparation. UB provides the essential training to discover your purpose—and build a rewarding career—in this expanding discipline through our Master's in Counseling program. The University of Bridgeport's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree equips students with the expertise to deliver impactful therapeutic services to varied communities. Our rigorous curriculum employs contemporary, research-backed methods to develop future practitioners, blending thorough academic instruction with practical experience to transform your passion for helping others into purposeful professional practice.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or recognized international institution
Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (will consider lower GPAs for highly qualified applicants)
9 credits in undergraduate psychology coursework with a grade of B or higher
3 of the 9 credits may be in an area closely related to psychology
Applicants are recommended to have three undergraduate credits in either abnormal psychology or psychopathology
Minimum of 6-9 months of field experience working in social service agencies, mental health professions, or substance use intervention sites
Application
Official transcript for the last degree earned
International transcripts must include an official course-by-course evaluation of all academic work from an accredited academic evaluating service
Resum
For Clinical Mental Health Counseling applicants, significant experience in the field of Counseling must be demonstrated
Two letters of recommendation
Letters may come from employers, professors, or professional associates
Personal statement
A 200500-word personal statement detailing your interest in the counseling program, relevant academic and personal experience, and how a master's in Counseling degree will impact your career goals
Include professional plans for after the program is completed. Applicants currently in the United States planning to transfer their SEVIS record to University of Bridgeport must also submit a copy of their visa showing their entry stamp and copies of all I-20s received.
TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6
Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (will consider lower GPAs for highly qualified applicants)
9 credits in undergraduate psychology coursework with a grade of B or higher
3 of the 9 credits may be in an area closely related to psychology
Applicants are recommended to have three undergraduate credits in either abnormal psychology or psychopathology
Minimum of 6-9 months of field experience working in social service agencies, mental health professions, or substance use intervention sites
Application
Official transcript for the last degree earned
International transcripts must include an official course-by-course evaluation of all academic work from an accredited academic evaluating service
Resum
For Clinical Mental Health Counseling applicants, significant experience in the field of Counseling must be demonstrated
Two letters of recommendation
Letters may come from employers, professors, or professional associates
Personal statement
A 200500-word personal statement detailing your interest in the counseling program, relevant academic and personal experience, and how a master's in Counseling degree will impact your career goals
Include professional plans for after the program is completed. Applicants currently in the United States planning to transfer their SEVIS record to University of Bridgeport must also submit a copy of their visa showing their entry stamp and copies of all I-20s received.
TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6
Tuition
USD
13,800