Memphis,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Counseling - Addiction Counseling in Memphis United States | University of Memphis
University of Memphis
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Memphis United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
The Master's programs in Counseling equip future professionals with comprehensive training in core social-behavioral sciences (covering human development, learning and cognition, personality theory, and current research on ethnic diversity and gender studies), counseling techniques (including individual and group therapy, and assessment methods), research methodologies, and professional standards. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling specializations hold accreditation from CACREP, while the Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling track is CORE-accredited.
Program goals include: (1) mastering foundational counseling theories; (2) developing skills to gather, assess, and interpret behavioral data while testing hypotheses; (3) demonstrating counseling proficiency in individual and group contexts; (4) designing, executing, and assessing counseling strategies; (5) practicing ethically while understanding legal responsibilities; and (6) cultivating cultural competence to (a) address personal biases and (b) recognize societal influences affecting diverse clients.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelor’s degree was awarded by an accredited college or university. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents.
GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.
English proficiency test scores accepted by the University:
- Duolingo English Test-110 or higher on the overall score.
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 550 or higher on the paper version, 80 or higher on the internet-based test
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)- 6.5 or higher
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) - 59 or higher
Tuition
USD
17,010