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Forensic Mental Health Counseling

Roger Williams University
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Tuition USD 876 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 876 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline Feb, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Bristol, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Forensic Mental Health Counseling at Roger Williams University 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 Forensic 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 876 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 876 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Bristol, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Forensic 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. Methods and Evaluation
  2. Forensic Psychology
  3. Introduction to Clinical Assessment
  4. Methods of Psychotherapy I
  5. Vocational Counseling

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Completed application form accompanied by the $50 application fee
  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
  • Letter of Intent (two double-spaced pages maximum) describing your interest in Clinical Psychology, career goals and how you can positively contribute to the graduate program at Roger Williams University
  • Official report of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores sent directly by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to the Office of Graduate Admission
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation attesting to your potential to succeed in graduate school.
  • If your first language is not English, an official report of TOEFL or IELTS results

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 876 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 876 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 876 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 876 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams University

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    Roger Williams University

    Bristol, United States

    Roger Williams University(RWU) is aprivate universityinBristol, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1956, it was named for theologian and Rhode Island cofounderRoger Williams. The school...

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    Application Information
    • Application Deadline Feb, 2027
    • Start Date Aug, 2026
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months
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