Program Overview
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Eastern Kentucky University is a MA programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 5
- Tuition: USD 18,180 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 18,180 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Richmond, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Professional Orientation & Ethics in Counseling
- Counseling Theory and Practice
- Process and Basic Techniques of Counseling
- Principles and Practices of Mental Health Counseling
- Counseling Diverse Populations
- Group Counseling
- Lifestyle and Career Counseling
- Crisis and Abuse Counseling
- Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Addiction Disorders Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Diagnosis and Treatment in Counseling
- Internship in Counseling
- Tests and Measurements
- Human Growth and Development
- Research and Program Evaluation
- Administration and Consultation Counseling Services
- Development Counseling with School Age Children
- The Counseling Process in Grief and Loss
- The Counseling Process in Clinical Sexuality
- Introduction to Play Therapy
- Advanced Play Therapy
- Practicum in Play Therapy
- Clinical Supervision of Counseling
- Issues and Trends in Counseling
- Total Graduate Program
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Applicants for the master\'s degree program must:
- Be a graduate of an accredited institution with a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree.
- Possess an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 overall or in the last 60 hours of the bachelor\xc2\x92s program.
- Take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)*, achieving a combined verbal and quantitative score of at least 286 and an analytical writing score of at least 4.0 (or a combined score of at least 850 and an analytical writing score of at least 4.0 under the scoring system in place October 2002-October 2011 or a combined score of 1250 and an analytical writing score of at least 4.0 under the scoring system in that was in place until October 1, 2002).
If you have completed a master\xc2\x92s degree and wish to waive the GRE requirement and/or transfer any of the courses to the Adult, Juvenile & Community Corrections Leadership graduate program, you must have official transcripts from the degree-granting institution submitted directly to EKU. Follow the instructions given in Step 5 of the application process.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 18,180 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 18,180 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 18,180 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 18,180 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Eastern Kentucky University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, United States
Eastern Kentucky University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-02-18
- Start Date 2018-01-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months