Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA
Introduction
Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA is a Masters program taught at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA. Intake: Fall; Spring; Summer. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is designed to prepare students for employment in public and private mental-health settings. The curriculum includes coursework and applied experiences across specialty areas such as mental health counseling, couple/family counseling, addictions counseling, and work with unique populations. The program is 60 credit hours and meets accreditation criteria set out by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Learning combines didactic and experiential opportunities and culminates in a 600-hour internship. Admission decisions consider application materials, including academic and professional qualifications related to clinical mental health counseling and graduate study. Selected applicants may be invited to interviews conducted by program faculty who serve on the Admission Committee.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as pre-requiste for admission in Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA.
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In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, an application must include: CV/Resume; A Statement of Purpose that discusses (1) interest in pursuing an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and related career goals, (2) aptitude for graduate-level study in a digitally delivered program, and (3) approach to working with various populations and respect for cultural differences; and at least two letters of recommendation (three preferred) from individuals who can speak to the applicant’s academic and professional qualifications in clinical mental health counseling and graduate studies.
Initial admission decisions are based on materials submitted and a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0. Final admission decisions are based on materials submitted, a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and an interview with the Admission Committee.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required for admission. An applicant with a GPA below 3.0 may submit GRE scores if the score is 300 or higher (verbal and quantitative combined). In that case, an admission decision is based on several factors, including the combination of GPA and GRE test scores, the applicant's personal statement, previous work experience, recommendation letters, and applicant interview.
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Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required for admission. An applicant with a GPA below 3.0 may submit GRE scores if the score is 300 or higher (verbal and quantitative combined). In that case, an admission decision is based on several factors, including the combination of GPA and GRE test scores, the applicant's personal statement, previous work experience, recommendation letters, and applicant interview.
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.