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Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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Tuition USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Dayton, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling at University of Dayton is a Master 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: College Park, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. EDC 521Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  2. EDC 529Career Counseling
  3. EDC 531Personality & Human Development Across the Lifespan
  4. EDC 535Assessment in Counseling
  5. EDC 543Theories & Techniques of Counseling
  6. EDC 545Counseling Techniques Lab
  7. EDC 571Biological Bases of Behavior
  8. EDC 575Counseling Diverse Populations
  9. EDC 583Theories & Techniques of Group Counseling
  10. EDC 623Foundations in Abnormal Psychology
  11. EDC 631Diagnosis of Emotional & Mental Disorders
  12. EDC 635Couples & Family Counseling
  13. EDC 568Research & Evaluation in Human Services
  14. EDC 584Practicum in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  15. EDC 598Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling *
  16. EDC 600Culminating Seminar
  17. EDC 630Evaluation of Emotional & Mental Conditions

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.75

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 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 to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program should submit the following information in addition to the online application:
  1. Official academic records of all previously attended colleges or universities must be submitted directly from the colleges or universities to the Office of Graduate Admission Processing. Hand-carried transcripts, official copies marked Issued to Student and unofficial copies are not acceptable.
  2. Three letters of recommendation from professors or employers.
  3. A personal statement regarding career goals and aspirations.
  4. Results from the GRE or MAT are required for applicants with an undergraduate grade-point average below 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
Additional requirements apply for international students!Applicants must have attained an undergraduate cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Applicants who have less than a 2.75 cumulative GPA may be admitted if they achieve a raw score of 40 or higher or a scaled score of 396 or higher on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or scaled scores of 149 or higher on the verbal ability and 4.0 or higher on the analytical writing sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). For tests administrations prior to August 1, 2011, a scaled score of 430 or higher on the analytical ability section is required. Once an applicant has successfully met the required admission criteria outlined above, there will be a faculty review. Following faculty review of these materials, the applicant may be invited to interview with department faculty.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Dayton 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.

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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