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Course Overview

When you pursue your Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling (MSMHC) at Suffolk University, you’ll gain core counseling, case conceptualization, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills. Plus, you’ll train in a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques so you can meet your clients’ diverse needs. Our program’s established reputation with area agencies and institutions means you’ll be highly sought-after once you graduate.

At Suffolk, you’ll learn to assess, diagnose, and treat clients with a variety of mental health issues. Through our rigorous scientist-practitioner model, you’ll also learn to incorporate research into everyday practice and apply empirically supported treatment approaches in your work. Our downtown Boston location maximizes your access to networking, internship, and employment opportunities at nearby hospitals and treatment centers, and puts you closer to underserved populations.

You'll train to function in a variety of community mental health settings (e.g., clinics, hospitals, prisons, college counseling centers, day treatment programs, rehabilitation facilities, outreach programs, after care centers, etc.). As you systematically complete the curriculum, you'll develop a competency base from which to perform effectively in your area of specialization.

You’ll also qualify to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts. Our two-year, 60-credit program—including a supervised clinical practicum—meets education and degree requirements mandated by the Massachusetts Licensing Board.

Entry Requirement 

Program Direct Graduate Pathway
1-Semester 2-Semester
Program Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum GRE or GMAT scores if required by degree program
  • Admissions interviews are required for some programs
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Additional work experience or course requirements dependent on program.
Minimum GPA Equivalent 3.0 2.5 2.5
TOEFL iBT 80 (no subscore below a 17) 75-80 65
IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below a 6) 6.0-6.5 5.5
IELA 176 169-176 162-169
Duolingo N/A 105 95
Academic English N/A Level 6 Level 4

Fees

  Graduate Pathway Business Graduate Pathway LLM Graduate Pathway Arts & Science Graduate Direct
Program Length 1 Semester 2 Semesters 1 Semester 2 Semesters 1 Semester 2 Semesters 1 Semester 2 Semesters
Tuition & Fees $28140 $48950 $31110 $54100 $19100 $30910 $14085 $28170

This information was accurate on : 22/12/2020
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