Program Overview
The Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling at St. John's University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 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 Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 1,170 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,170 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education - 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
- Orientation to Mntl Hlth Counseling*
- Group Dynamics*
- Counseling Skills & Technique*
- Assessment in Counseling*
- Foundations MHC & Consult*
- Psychosocial Development*
- Psychopathology I*
- Career Development*
- Counseling & Personality Theory*
- Research in Counseling *
- Counseling in Multicultural Settings*
- Psychopathology II
- Case Studies & Comm. Resources
- Case Concept, Trt Plan, & Pharm
- Objective Personality Assessment.
- Counseling the Substance Abuser
- Practicum
- Internship I
- Internship II
- Cognitive Therapies.
- Behavior Therapy
- Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
- Personality Assessment
- Marital & Family Therapy
- Brief Therapy Child & Adolescent
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the graduate Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program requires:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with undergraduate scholastic achievement indicating reasonable assurance of success in work for an advanced degree. Normally this will be a \xc2\x93B\xc2\x94 (3.0) in the general average and in the major field.
- A minimum of 18 credits in the behavioral and social sciences that includes a course in statistics and another in research design. Students who do not fully meet this requirement will need to make up deficit credits by completing course work in those areas in addition to the usual program requirements;
- Two letters of recommendation from college instructors or field supervisors.
- The interest, ability, and personality to function successfully in the field of mental health counseling.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores no longer required.
Please view the School of Education Graduate Admission Application Requirements for detailed admission information.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,170 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,170 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,170 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,170 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact St. John's 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 St. John's University
St. John's University
City of New York, United States
St. John's 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- Language English
- Duration 12 months