Program Overview
The Counseling - Pastoral at Hampton University is a MA programme in Psychology over 36 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 psychology. 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 - Pastoral 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 22,630 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 22,630 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hampton, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling - Pastoral programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Assessment and Appraisal in Counseling
- Introduction to Research and Program Evaluation
- Life Span Development
- Counseling with Diverse Populations
- Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Practicum
- Group Process in
- Counseling
- Statistics
- Career Development
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Treating the Substance Abuser
- Pastoral Community
- Mental Health Internship
- Identity, Ethics and Legal
- Aspects of Counseling
- Marriage and Family
- Counseling
- Community Mental Health and Welfare Services
- Theories of Learning,
- Personality, and Temperament
- Integrative Issues in
- Spiritual Counseling
- Spirituality in Counseling, Ethics, and Technics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Completed application form
- $25 non-refundable fee (cashiers check or money order)
- An official transcript from each college/university attended
- Official test scores of the:
- GMAT (Business Administration applicants)
- MCAT or DAT (Medical Science applicants)
- GRE (all other applicants)
- In addition to the above test scores:
- PRAXIS (Education applicants)
- TOEFL (Applicants whose native language is not English)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal Statement
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 22,630 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 22,630 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 22,630 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 22,630 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Hampton 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 Hampton University
Hampton University
Hampton, United States
Hampton University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
- Credits 3