MA

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Learn more about studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    30 months
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    25,650USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What College of Staten Island says about their program:

The Department of Psychology offers a 60 credit (2 1/2 year) program leading to the Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is designed to fulfill the educational needs of those wishing to be licensed as Mental Health Counselors. The program is registered with New York State as a licensure qualifying program and is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) for the period of August, 2016 through August, 2026. The curriculum is composed of 16 courses as well as one (1) practicum and three (3) internship courses (for a total of 700 hours of fieldwork experience). There is a weekly Pro-Seminar for first year students, and comprehensive examinations after the second year of classes. Through this demanding program of academic coursework and clinical internship training, students learn how to apply mental health approaches to contemporary practice, assessment, and treatment

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completed high school or the equivalent. Admission decisions are on an evaluation of your previous school records.

English proficiency

  • TOEFL

    45

  • IELTS

    5.0

  • PTE

    39

  • Duolingo

    75

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts
  • Bank statements
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Document translations
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    USD$18,600 per year

Funding

CSI Scholarship

- **Amount:** An average of USD$1,000 - USD$1,500 - **Requirements:** This scholarship recognizes academic excellence and college / community service. The CSI Foundation, and departments and associations of the College, memorial scholarships have been endowed through the generosity of many individuals and organizations who value higher education.
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What is the cost of living near College of Staten Island?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect New York City, New York-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$4,166
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$2,780
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$229
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$75
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$68
Monthly public transport pass$140
Monthly grocery basket$258
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$23
Gym membership$130

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for College of Staten Island

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying

USA student visa requirements