Program Overview
The Professional Clinical Counseling at La Salle 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 Professional Clinical 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 810 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 810 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Philadelphia, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional Clinical 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
- Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice of Counseling
- Counseling Laboratory
- Psychopathology
- Human Behavior: A Developmental Perspective
- Systems, Systemic Thinking, and Ethics
- Basic Principles of Research Design, Statistics, Program Development and Evaluation
- Assessment in Clinical and Career Counseling
- Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Addictions Counseling
- Grief, Loss and Trauma Counseling
- Advanced Counseling Lab
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Evidence of completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum of 9-12 hours in psychology, counseling, or Marriage and Family Studiesand a GPA of 3.0. All transcripts of academic institutions attended should be submitted, particularly if credits were transferred.
- The online application for admission.
- Three letters of recommendation. This should include a college professor who can assess the applicants academic qualifications and abilities as well as a supervisor who can assess the applicants professional qualifications, abilities, and motivation for enrolling in this program.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 810 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 810 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 810 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 810 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact La Salle 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 La Salle University
La Salle University
Ozamiz, Philippines
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University Profile- Application Deadline Aug, 2026
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
