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USD 39533

Tuition Fee (USD)

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USD 50 Waived

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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60%

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 30

Program Intensity Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2024

Closed

Jan 2024

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
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    39533

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 50 Waived

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    18000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Scholarships and Funding

    The Chicago School offers scholarships and grants that range from $1,000 to $10,000 USD.

    • Dean’s Scholarship
      • Incoming new students will be considered for a Dean’s Scholarship based on their past dedication and anticipated future contributions to service, academic excellence, and The Chicago School. Award Amount: up to $5,000 (non-renewable)
    • Global Impact Scholarship
      • Applicants are required to share through video or essay format about their journey from their home country to The Chicago School and how their education will help them impact the field of psychology or behavioral health sciences on a global scale. Deadline: Oct. 1 every year. Award
      • Amount: $1,000
    • Global Leaders Scholarship
      • To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be a returning international students who studied with TCSPP at least one year, enrolled in an oncampus program in the fall semester of that year, and have maintained their status. Past scholarship winners are eligible only if budget is available.
      • Deadline: Oct. 1 every year.Award Amount: $1,000.
    • Merit Scholarship
      • Incoming new students will be considered for a Merit Scholarship based on their excellent academic achievement. Award Amount: up to $10,000.
    • President’s Scholarship
      • Incoming new students will be considered for a President’s Scholarship based on their academic promise and dedication to The Chicago School Mission
      •  commitment to diversity and community service. Award Amount: up to $7,000
    • International Student Grant
      • An international student who enrolls at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is eligible for the International Student Grant.

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