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Professional Counseling

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Tuition USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MEd
Duration 36 months
Deadline 2001-03-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Murfreesboro, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Professional Counseling at Middle Tennessee State University is a MEd programme in Psychology over 36 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 psychology. 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 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

  1. Duration: 36 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Murfreesboro, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Professional Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:

  1. Clinical Psychologist
  2. Organisational Psychologist
  3. Researcher
  4. Counsellor
  5. Human Resources Specialist
  6. Behaviour Analyst

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. COUN 5655, Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  2. COUN 6110, Introduction to Professional Counseling
  3. COUN 6230, Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling
  4. COUN 6210, Multicultural Counseling
  5. COUN 6830, Theories and Techniques of Counseling
  6. COUN 6260, Pre-Practicum in Counseling
  7. COUN 6270, Practicum in Counseling
  8. COUN 6540, Internship: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2 semesters; 6 hours)
  9. COUN 6520, Psychopharmacology
  10. COUN 6765, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling
  11. COUN 6820, Family Therapy:Evaluation & Treatment Planning
  12. COUN 7520, Assessment & Treatment of Addictions

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission RequirementsStudents apply separately to the College of Graduate Studies and the Professional Counseling program. Admission to the Professional Counseling program is not automatic for students meeting minimum admission requirements. Admissions decisions for the Professional Counseling program will be made after reviewing all materials and determining the applicant\xc2\x92s capacity, suitability, and preparation for graduate study in this area.Successful applicants for the Master of Education in Professional Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling typically have demonstrated the following:
  1. 3.00 or higher undergraduate GPA (If an applicant\xc2\x92s GPA is lower than 3.00, Professional Counseling faculty will consider applicant\xc2\x92s academic performance during the last 60 hours of his or her undergraduate program);
  2. Completion of undergraduate courses in basic statistics and abnormal psychology (with minimum grades of B in both courses);
  3. A combined Verbal + Quantitative score of 291 (current scale) or 900 (former scale) or higher on the GRE with scores on both the Verbal and Quantitative measures of the test above 146 and 140 respectively (current scale) or 400 (former scale);
  4. Three positive references on Professional Counseling recommendation form;
  5. A written essay/statement of purpose on the supplemental application form in which the applicant\xc2\x92s reason for pursing a master\xc2\x92s degree in Professional Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is congruent with the focus/emphasis of the program;
  6. Resume that includes name, address, and phone number of applicant; school applicant attended and applicant\xc2\x92s major, minor, and grade point average; honors and awards; and employment and volunteer experiences;
  7. If invited, participation in a half-day interview within the first six (6) hours of coursework (invitation based on how the applicant compares to other applicants in relation to the previous six requirements). The interview is conducted by Professional Counseling faculty, a practicing mental health professional, and school counselor. Applicant must receive a positive recommendation from the faculty and counselors for program admission.
Note: Meeting minimum requirements for program admission does not guarantee admission, as applicants are selected on a competitive basis.Application ProceduresAll application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.Applicant must:
  1. submit an application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
  2. submit official transcripts of all previous college work;
  3. submit official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE);
  4. submit a current resume;
  5. complete and submit a Professional Counseling Program supplemental application. This is available online at www.mtsu.edu/edu_leadership/. A copy of this application is also available in the Section XVI: Program Forms at the end of the program handbook at www.mtsu.edu/edu_leadership/professional_counseling/docs/Handbook.1.15.11.pdf;
  6. submit recommendation forms that are specific to the counseling program. These are available at www.mtsu.edu/edu_leadership/professional_counselingadmssion/ (Adobe pdf format). If possible, two of the recommendations should come from faculty who can attest to the applicant\xc2\x92s academic abilities. The third can come from someone who has either supervised the applicant\xc2\x92s work, has been a colleague, or has known him/her for at least three years (other than family).
Professional Counseling faculty will review all completed application files (all of the above), and if minimal requirements are met, will arrange with the applicant for participation in an admissions interview in March or October. The admissions committee consists of Professional Counseling faculty members and at least one practicing mental health professional and school counselor.Following the admissions interview, Professional Counseling faculty will make admissions decisions. The following are considered in the decision-making process:
  1. input from regular, adjunct, and affiliate program faculty (if the applicant has taken or is currently taking classes);
  2. input from practitioners who served on the admissions committee;
  3. each applicant\xc2\x92s potential success in forming effective interpersonal relationships in individual and small-group contexts;
  4. each applicant\xc2\x92s aptitude for graduate-level study, including technological competence and computer literacy;
  5. each applicant\xc2\x92s career goals and objectives and their relevance to the program; and
  6. each applicant\xc2\x92s openness to self-examination and personal and professional self-development.
Applicants will be formally notified of the admission decision by the College of Graduate Studies within 30 days of the admissions interview. If accepted into the Professional Counseling program, the applicant must within two weeks notify the program coordinator of his/her intention to enter the program.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Middle Tennessee State 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.

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2001-03-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 36 months
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