Overview

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The Counseling program of St. Edward's University is designed to serve students who range in life experiences. This is reflective of the community they will ultimately serve. Students will be exposed to a variety of approaches for treating mental health, from the latest research on the relationship between neuroscience and mental health to eastern philosophies and treatments that have been practiced for thousands of years. Students benefit from an experiential curriculum, accomplished faculty comprised of working mental health professionals and innovative electives, such as art therapy, mindfulness, and dealing with PTSD.

The MAC is typically completed in about three years, with three semesters a year and two classes per semester for 10 semesters. Students can also complete the program in about two years if they elect to take three classes per semester for seven semesters.

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling track in the MAC program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Program Outcomes

The MAC program offers an educational and training experience that prepares students to work as professional counselors or marriage and family therapists in a variety of settings, including hospitals, residential treatment centers, nonprofit agencies, government, for-profit organizations and private practice. As graduates of the program, students may choose to focus on working with children, adolescents, adults, families or couples.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling Theories

Group Counseling

Human Growth and Development

Counseling Skills and Techniques

Marriage, Couples, and Families in the Life Cycle

Relationships and Sexuality in Couples Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Austin, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Application (submitted online)

Statement of Purpose (essay)

Résumé

Official Transcripts

IELTS/TOEFL (if degree was earned in language other than English)

Foreign Credential Evaluation (if degree earned in country outside of USA)

Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited institution.

Demonstrated scholastic achievement at the college level evidenced by a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 semester hours of work or a 2.75 GPA on all college-level work.

Evidence of the potential to responsibly and successfully complete a program of rigorous graduate studies.

Evidence of ability to assume responsibility in the work environment; professional work experience is highly desirable.

Complete an application form with supporting documents and application fee submitted to the Office of Admission.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19320 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19320 USD / year

≈ 19320 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

19320 USD / year

≈ 19320 USD / year

Living costs

Austin

United States

1243 - 2304 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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