Counseling and Student Personnel (MS) Mental Health Counseling
Degree
Master of Science
Major Credits
60
Total Credits
60
Time to Completion
2 Years
Locations
Mankato
Overview
The Mental Health Counseling program prepares individuals through coursework and supervised experience to serve in a variety of clinical settings: mental health centers, family counseling and community agencies; consultation in business and industry settings; career counseling settings; and private practice.
Program Highlights
- Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
- Students can explore a wide array of research interests and afforded opportunities to present and attend regional and national conferences.
- Mentoring from student-centered faculty who are highly invested in the professional growth of students.
- A state-of-the-art counseling skills training facility.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above will be most competitive for admission to the program.
- Three letters of recommendation focusing upon your academic potential as well as your promise to become an effective counselor/helping professional. One of the recommendations must be from an instructor or academic advisor.
- Personal statement submitted by answering prompt questions in the online application.
- Resume
- Abnormal Psychology or its equivalent. This prerequisite course must be completed prior to or during the first year of admission to the program and is not considered part of the student’s regular graduate program.
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
- Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 61 or a minimum IELTS score of 5.5
- Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member.
Counseling and Student Personnel (MS) Mental Health Counseling Application Deadlines
| U.S.-Based Applicants | International Applicants | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Start | January 15 | January 15 |
| Spring Start | N/A | N/A |
| Summer Start | N/A | N/A |
Contact Us
Contact Counseling and Student Personnel MS Graduate Coordinator Learn more about the College of Education Contact Graduate Studies