Overview

About Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The University of Iowa

The CMHC program prepares professional counselors to provide assistance with psychological wellness through flexible, consumer-oriented therapy to individuals experiencing various problems, including mental disorders and substance abuse. The program combines traditional psychotherapy with a practical, problem-solving approach that creates a dynamic, efficient path for change and problem resolution.

Our Master's program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Professions (CACREP) and provides an array of community and clinical experiences to prepare clinically skilled, knowledgeable and committed mental health counselors.

Careers

From practicums to internships, you will take part in a variety of clinical opportunities to give you experience with clients in the field during your time in the program.

The MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares professional counselors to assist persons with psychiatric disabilities in particular and mental health conditions by coordinating resources and providing services in:

Private Practice

Community Agencies

Managed Behavioral Health Care Organizations

Integrated Delivery Systems

Hospitals

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)

Substance Abuse Treatment Centers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Group Counseling

Theories of Counseling and Human Development Across the Life Span

Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice

Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for Traditional, Vulnerable, and Special Populations in Counseling

Medical and Psychopathological Aspects of Chronic Illness and Disability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

February 18 (priority)

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Iowa City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a Regionally Accredited American College or University, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions

A personal interview (in person or by telephone) with the faculty

Undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 or better on a four-point scale

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions

Official TOEFL scores may be required for some non-native speakers of English

Current Resume

A statement of purpose, including a statement of your personal career objectives.

Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32776 USD / year

≈ 32776 USD / year
Out-of-State

32776 USD / year

≈ 32776 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13829 USD / year

≈ 13829 USD / year

Living costs

Iowa City

United States

1187 - 1841 USD / month

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Overview

About Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The University of Iowa

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

Funding

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