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Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling

Shorelight Group - Adelphi University

USA,New York

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 29,674/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, New York

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1896

Total Students: 7,991 +

Int. Students: 1,710 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 South Ave, Garden City, NY 11530, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling

Program Overview

A master’s degree in mental health counseling will prepare you to be an entry-level mental health counselor in a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient hospital departments of psychiatry, community mental health clinics, rehabilitation programs and schools. Once licensed, you can open a private practice or work with an established organization in roles such as staff therapist or substance abuse specialist, or step into leadership as a behavioral health administrator or clinical director.

Benefit from a work-compatible schedule with classes offered in the evenings in our full-time program.
Concentrate on key job market areas, including substance abuse.
Develop clinical skills through participation in the national counseling examination and benefit from hands-on experience with a practicum and internship.
Learning occurs in an environment with award-winning, nationally and internationally-renowned faculty.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2026		Closed
aug 2026		Not Available
jan 2027		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 29,674 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Shorelight Group - Adelphi University

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 55.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Scholarships available for Spring 2026 Intake. The deadline for the below mentioned scholarships will be till 31th March 2026.

Under-Graduate Scholarships

UNIVERSITY	Adelphi University
Year 1	Up To $20,000
Year 2	Up to $20,000
Year 3	Up to $20,000
Year 4	Up to $20,000
Total for 4 years	Up to $80,000

Post-Graduate Scholarships:

UNIVERSITY	Adelphi University All Majors except MS- CS	Adelphi University
		MS-CS
Year 1	Up to $3,000	Up to $7,000

Year 2	Up to $3,000	Up to $7,000

Total for 2 Years	Up to	Up to
	$6,000	$14,000

Please note:

No Scholarship for MBA Program at Adelphi University.
Scholarships are not automated, the student/ counsellor should request a scholarship over email within 5 business days of deposit payment.
The above waivers and scholarships are only available until 31th March 2026
If students are arriving before the move in date, they need to make their own accommodation arrangements.
We recommend your students to accept their Offer letters as early as possible and not wait until the last minute due to the anticipated backlog in visa appointment availability.
Students cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before their I-20 Program Start Date. They could be turned away at the border or future benefits may be denied.
Limited Merit scholarships are still available for high achieving students.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.