Program Overview
The Mental Health Counseling at University at Albany is a MSc 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 453 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Albany, 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
- Specialized courses in Counseling as follows: (36 credits)
- Cpy 521, 601, 603, 604, 607, 608, 612, 614, 627, 630, and 667 and Psy 522;
- Fieldwork in Counseling: (15 credits)
- Cpy 602, 606;
- Electives as advised: (9 credits).
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students in the Mental Health Counseling program must satisfactorily complete a comprehensive examination. The exam will be offered in the fall for students in their final semester of the program. Students must take the major field examination within one calendar year of completion of coursework in their program of study. The in-class exam will be an essay exam focused on applying theory and practice to a case.
The exam will be independently scored by two faculty members using a scale of 1 (low) to 4 (high). Reader discrepancies of 1.5 points or more between the two scores will be re-evaluated by a third reader. The average of the two scores indicates the outcome of the examination, as follows:
1.00 2.00 Fail
2.01 2.74 Marginal
2.75 3.49 Pass
3.50 4.00 High Pass
If the outcome is a marginal (2.01 2.74), the two readers will discuss the necessary remediation and communicate the nature of the remediation in writing to the students and to the Academic Standards Committee. Remediation actions, at the discretion of the readers, may include: (a) re-take of the exam, (b) an oral exam conducted by the two readers, and/or (d) additional coursework. Other types of remediation may be recommended. The remediation must be completed by November 20th in order for the student to graduate.
Students who fail the comprehensive examination may petition the faculty for permission to re-take the exam. Students petitioning to re-take the exam must present a plan for how they will remediate the deficiencies in their previous exam performance. The second examination must be taken within a calendar year of the attempt to pass the examination. A student may not take a third examination to qualify.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 453 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 453 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University at Albany 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 at Albany
University at Albany
Albany, United States
The State University of New York at Albany is a public research university in Albany, New York, United States. Founded in 1844, it is one of four "university centers" of the State University of...
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
