Program Overview
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Southern Oregon University is a MA programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 497 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 397 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Oregon, 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
- Counseling\xa0Skills and Process
- Individual\xa0Counseling\xa0Practicum
- Group\xa0Counseling\xa0Practicum
- Assessment
- Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorders
- Community\xa0Counseling
- Applied Research
- Career\xa0Counseling
- Advanced Human Growth and Development
- Counseling\xa0Theory
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).
- an SOU\xc2\xa0application for admission\xc2\xa0using the policies described in the Graduate Studies section, along with a $60 application fee; and
- a\xc2\xa0Master\xc2\xa0in\xc2\xa0Clinical\xc2\xa0Mental\xc2\xa0Health\xc2\xa0Counseling\xc2\xa0application, which may be acquired online at the program web site www.sou.edu/psychology/mhc or by contacting the CMHC Graduate Program Specialist at 541-552-6947 or cmhc@sou.edu.
International students do NOT need to take the GRE.\xc2\xa0 Only the TOEFL test is required for acceptance.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 497 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 397 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 497 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 397 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Southern Oregon 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 Southern Oregon University
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, United States
Southern Oregon 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 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-04-02
- Language English
- Duration 24 months