Mental Health Counseling- Substance Abuse Counseling Concentration
Adelphi UniversityProgram Overview
The Mental Health Counseling- Substance Abuse Counseling Concentration at Adelphi University is a MA 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- Substance Abuse Counseling Concentration 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mental Health Counseling- Substance Abuse Counseling Concentration 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
- Personality, Psychopathology Diagnosis
- Research Design
- Developmental Psychology
- Mental Health Counseling One
- Trauma
- Clinical Assessment
- Theories and Practice of Substance Abuse Counseling
- Mental Health Counseling 11
- Group Counseling
- Psychology of Groups, Families and Couple
- Advanced Topics in Substance Abuse Counseling
- Practicum
- Professional Development Seminar and Ethics
- Family Counseling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3 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).
Each department within the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education requires the following:
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0
- Letters of reference*
- A personal essay
- A resume
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Adelphi 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 Adelphi University
Adelphi University
Garden City, United States
Adelphi Universityis aprivate universityinGarden City, New York, United States. Adelphi also has centers inDowntown Brooklyn, Hudson Valley, and Suffolk County in addition to a virtual, online...
University Profile- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
