Program Overview
The Counselor Education - Mental Health Counseling Option at The University of Montana 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 Counselor Education - Mental Health Counseling Option 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 34,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 34,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Missoula, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counselor Education - Mental Health Counseling Option 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
- Theories and Techniques of Counseling
- Group Counseling Theory
- Individual Appraisal
- Lifespan Developmental Counseling
- Career Counseling
- Multicultural Counseling
- Comprehensive Exam
- Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Interviewing and Case History Techniques or
- Intro to Mental Health Systems
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 2.5 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).
- A non-refundable US $30 application fee. The fee must be in U.S. currency. Checks and/or money orders should be made payable to University of Montana;
- Freshman students must have the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA or
- Submit a copy of the information page in your valid passport.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 34,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 34,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 34,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 34,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Montana 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 The University of Montana
The University of Montana
Missoula, United States
The University of Montana is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months