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USD 39533

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 50

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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89

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

A Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program from The Chicago School’s downtown Chicago Campus prepares students to provide high-quality mental health services to a diverse clientele in a variety of community settings.

Our clinical mental health counseling master’s program is a 60 credit hour, on-ground counselor education training program that provides future mental health counselors with needed clinical competencies, including ethics, research, evaluation, diagnosis, theories, career assessment, and counseling interventions.

This M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in Chicago combines rigorous coursework with supervised clinical training that provides opportunities to put theory into practice in real-world settings. Graduates will be prepared to provide counseling services to individuals, families, couples, and groups, and in addition to having the skills to help their clients work through a wide variety of issues including:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Low self-esteem
  • Stress
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Suicidal impulses
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

May 2025, Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    89 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    56 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    39533

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 50

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    26000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

     

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Global Impact Scholarship
    Global Partners Scholarship
    Local Advantage Scholarship
    Global Impact Scholarship Criteria:
    Full-time international undergraduate or graduate student
    Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA (or international equivalent) at admission
    Must maintain a 3.0 GPA while enrolled
    Application: Automatic (no separate application required)

    Global Partners Scholarship Criteria:
    Full-time international undergraduate or graduate student
    Enrolled at or employed by an institution that has a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with The Chicago School
    Must maintain good academic standing
    Application: Must self-identify or notify an admissions counselor; automatic consideration

    Local Advantage Scholarship Criteria:
    Full-time international undergraduate or graduate student
    Currently studying at or completed a degree at a U.S. institution
    Must provide evidence of prior U.S. study
    Must maintain good academic standing
    Application: Automatic (evidence submitted during application)

    General Notes:
    Scholarships cannot be combined with other institutional awards
    Awards are applied automatically after tuition is charged
    Award details included in admission decision and I-20
    Global Impact Scholarship Amount: 15% tuition discount per term
    Global Partners Scholarship Amount: 20% tuition discount per term
    Local Advantage Scholarship Amount: 25% tuition discount per term

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