Master of Education in Professional Counseling (Mental Health Counseling) in Athens United States | University of Georgia

University of Georgia | Athens United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The mental health master's program aims to equip students for careers across diverse community environments. With a comprehensive curriculum, it emphasizes building versatile counseling techniques applicable to multiple contexts and client populations. The University of Georgia's Department of Counseling and Human Development Services actively seeks to enroll students from varied backgrounds. Our goals include: training students in fundamental clinical counseling methods adaptable to different situations and clients, qualifying graduates for positions in mental health facilities, youth rehabilitation services, substance abuse programs, marital and family therapy centers, aging care institutions, and corporate environments, and developing practitioners capable of incorporating contemporary research into their work.

This intensive two-year cohort program addresses numerous subjects relevant to serving various demographics. Through our curriculum, you'll cultivate proficient counseling abilities and comprehensive knowledge to work in community mental health centers, medical institutions, youth correctional facilities, wilderness therapy programs, addiction treatment centers, and independent practices.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

To apply, submit the following:

Graduate School application
Send GRE scores to Graduate Admissions via ETS, ETS code for UGA is 5813 (MAT scores will also be accepted). No departmental code is required.
TOEFL or IELTS (applicants from non-English speaking country only)
Official transcripts that indicate GPA from any and all previous undergraduate and graduate institutions in which the student was enrolled
International applicants: Please submit official transcripts in native language as well as TOEFL scores
A personal statement of purpose for applying to the program
A current resume
3 letters of recommendation
All application criteria are considered and applied flexibly so that a strength in one area can mitigate a weakness in another area.

Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0

Tuition USD 24,630

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