Program Overview
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Long Island University (LIU) is a MSc 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, 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
- [\'Psychopathology for the Professional Counselor\', \'Human Growth and Development Over the Lifespan\', \'Theories Of Counseling\', \'Counseling Pre-Practicum\', \'Counseling Practicum\', \'Research Methods In Counseling\', \'Diversity and SocioCultural Issues in Counseling\', \'Socio Cultural Issues in Counseling: A Field Based Experience\', \'Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialization Requirements\', \'Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Ethics\', \'Assessment and Intervention Strategies in Clinical Mental Health Counseling\', \'Family Counseling\', \'Practicum In Psychological Testing for Counselors\', \'Clinical Mental Hlth Coun Intrnship I\', \'Clinical Mental Health Counseling\', "Counselor\'s Approach to Human Sexuality", \'Introduction to Addictions Counseling\', \'Treatment Approaches in Addictions Counseling\', \'Critical Treatment Issues Confronting Professional Counselors\', \'Special Topics in Counseling\']
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).
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in undergraduate studies or successful completion of another master\xc2\x92s degree. For admission purposes, only the writing assessment of the GRE is evaluated. This section of the exam assesses writing and critical thinking skills which are essential attributes for the professional counselor. Applicants will be considered to have met the GRE requirement if they obtain a score of 4.5.
- Applicants who have completed a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree and have at least 10 years work related experiences beyond their degree and/or have been involved in extraordinary life experiences are eligible to apply to the graduate counseling programs.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Long Island University (LIU) 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 Long Island University (LIU)
Long Island University (LIU)
Brookville, United States
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University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months