Overview

The Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling at the Westminster College Salt Lake City is designed for students who are interested in becoming a mental health therapist, and specifically a clinical mental health counselor.

Entering students must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or a recognized international college or university. Students are not required to have an undergraduate major in the social sciences (e.g., psychology).

What You'll Learn

Articulate the fundamental knowledge of research, theory, and practice in the field of counseling in areas including professional counseling orientation and ethical practice, social and cultural diversity, human growth and development, career development, counseling and helping relationships, group counseling, assessment and testing, and research and program evaluation.

Assess clients and apply appropriate intervention strategies to help clients resolve their problems of living.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Professional Counseling Roles

Counseling Ethics

Statistics and Research Methods

Psychopathology and the DSM

Individual Counseling

Human Growth and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salt Lake City, United States

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 773 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

$50 application fee (participation in an online or on-campus visit waives this fee)

Official college or university transcripts

Professional statement

Professional resume detailing professional work experience, including relevant job titles, work experiences, responsibilities, and related activities

3 letters of recommendation from academic or professional colleagues who can address the candidate's academic and interpersonal skills relevant to practice as a professional counselor

Scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the past 5 years.

Proof of clear state and federal background checks at the time of admission. Review background check instructions for guidance. The background check may take up to 3 weeks to process.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20400 USD / year

≈ 20400 USD / year
Out-of-State

20400 USD / year

≈ 20400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20400 USD / year

≈ 20400 USD / year

Living costs

Salt Lake City

United States

1000 - 1730 USD / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Living costs

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