Program Overview
The Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Concentration) at East Tennessee University is a MA programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 72 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 Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Concentration) 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: 72 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Johnson City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Concentration) 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
- COUN 5100 - Groups: Processes and Practice (3 credits)
- COUN 5110 - Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling (3 credits)
- COUN 5150 - Career Development: Theory, Research and Practice (3 credits)
- COUN 5420 - Theories and Practice: Couples and Families (3 credits)
- COUN 5430 - Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Counseling (3 credits)
- COUN 5550 - Theories and Practice: Individuals (3 credits)
- COUN 5555 - Counseling Process and Skills: Individual, Couples, and Families (3 credits)
- COUN 5570 - Supervised Counseling Practicum (3 credits)
- COUN 5810 - Psychological Assessment in Counseling (3 credits)
- COUN 5880 - Internship in Counseling (1-6 credits) (2 semesters for a total of 6 credits)
- EDFN 5950 - Methods of Research (3 credits)
- HDAL 5230 - Advanced Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
- COUN 5250 - Introduction to Clinical Mental Health (3 credits)
- COUN 5255 - Clinical Issues in Mental Health Counseling (3 credits)
- COUN 5440 - Treating Trauma and Abuse in the Family (3 credits)
- COUN 5549 - Substance Abuse: Counseling Individuals and Families (3 credits)
- COUN 5825 - Developmental Psychopathology for Counselors (3 credits)
- Elective (3 credits)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Each applicant for admission to the Master of Arts degree in counseling program must meet the following criteria:
Applicants to East Tennessee State University\xc2\x92s graduate program in counseling must be a graduate of a regionally accredited college or university. In addition to submitting an application and an official transcript of all academic work previously completed, applicants must submit three letters of reference and their general aptitude scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)*. After a review of the application materials, applicants whose documents indicate a potential for success will be invited for an interview with the counseling program faculty.
Because of the importance of interpersonal characteristics in the field of counseling, the interview is a significant component of the admission process of the counseling program. After interviews, candidates will receive a letter regarding admission. Students are admitted into the counseling program once a year for either the summer or fall semesters. Note that individuals applying to the school counseling concentration must complete a successful background check in order to be fully admitted. Students are admitted into the counseling program once a year. To be considered for summer or fall enrollment, the application deadline is February 15.
The counseling program does not condone or engage in discrimination based on age, color, culture, disability, ethnic group, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or socioeconomic status.Under the preceding procedures, factors given consideration in the admission decision include the following:
- Faculty\xc2\x92s assessment of interpersonal skills and aptitude for counseling;
- Level of GRE performance;
- Undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA);
- Undergraduate institution;
- Undergraduate field of study;
- Performance in previous graduate level study;
- Related counseling work experience
Years of experience
Scope and variety of experiences
- Other evidence of success in academic and professional endeavors
- Motivation for graduate study
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact East Tennessee 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 East Tennessee University
East Tennessee University
Johnson City, United States
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state, it is...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-12-01
- Language English
- Duration 72 months