Overview

Key facts

Mercer’s program offers:

Instruction from published and award-winning faculty with clinical experience
An immersive internship experience with supervised client interaction
Preparation for Associate Professional Counselor (APC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure exams

Students must also complete the National Counselor Examination (NCE), National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam (NCMHCE), and postgraduate counseling experience for professional licensure.

In 2019, program graduates achieved a 95% first-time pass rate on the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE). Mercer students have also consistently averaged scores that are above the national average for other counseling programs.

Designed for busy and working adults

The M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is offered at Mercer University’s Atlanta campus, and some required courses are also available online. Students can enroll in January, May, or August. Classes meet one night per week, and courses are scheduled in 16-week semesters. Students may pursue the degree on a part-time or full-time basis. Completion time is typically 30-42 months for a full-time student, though additional time may be necessary to satisfy clinical field work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Cultural Perspectives in Counseling

Lifespan Development

Ethics and Professional Issues

Research and Program Evaluation

Professional Seminar

Orientation to Professional Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months
Part-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Doraville, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 460 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

$35 Non-refundable Application Fee ($100 for International Applicants)

MAT or GRE Test Score

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Background Check

Two Professional Letters of Recommendation

Current Résumé

Goal Statement

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

Evaluation of Foreign Credentials
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Tuition Fees

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18072 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18072 USD / year

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In-State

18072 USD / year

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Living costs

Doraville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Funding

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Designed for busy and working adults

Programme Structure

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