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. Undergraduate prerequisite course requirements: Abnormal Psychology
- 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
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