Program Overview
The Mental Health Counseling at University of Rochester is a MEd programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, 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 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,296 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,296 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Rochester, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Principles and Practices of Community and Mental Health Counseling
- Counseling Theory and Practice I
- Counseling Theory & Practice II
- Career Counseling and Development
- Counseling and Facilitating in Small Groups
- Multicultural Perspectives in Counseling
- Crisis Counseling and Disaster Mental Health
- Problem Identification and Intervention in Counseling I
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application fee of $50 (USD) is required when you submit your application.
- Please scan and upload your transcripts to the online application. (Official transcripts of all previous post-secondary education are required if admitted to the program.)
- Letters of recommendation from members of the academic community and/or workplace professionals who know your qualifications for graduate study are required. Preferably, at least one recommendation should be from a former professor. At least two letters are required for master\xc2\x92s applicants and three for doctoral applicants. Letters of recommendation are managed on the online application.
- A statement of purpose describing your academic or professional background and your interest in pursuing graduate study at Warner is required. The statement of purpose is generally between two and four pages, double-spaced. You can upload a file or cut and paste into the online application.
- Current r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 or curriculum vitae should be uploaded to the online application.
- A writing sample. This must be written in English and may be a term paper from your earlier academic work, or a five- or six-page commentary on an issue in education that you have written for this purpose only. The paper should support an academic argument, reference citations, and use a research style sheet. Again this should be uploaded.
- Additional admission and certification requirements apply for some programs and must accompany your application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,296 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,296 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,296 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,296 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Rochester 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 University of Rochester
University of Rochester
Rochester, United States
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