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USA, Connecticut
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1927
Total Students: 5,100 +
Main Campus Address
126 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604, United States
Counseling is more than a career — it’s a calling. If you’re compelled by compassion and driven to make a meaningful difference, this career path may just be calling to you. While traits such as empathy and authenticity naturally lend themselves to counseling, becoming an expert requires specialized knowledge and training. At UB, we offer the education you’ll need to find your calling — and a fulfilling career — in this ever-growing field. This is through our master’s in Counseling degree.
At University of Bridgeport, our Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program prepares you with the knowledge and skills to provide meaningful and effective counseling services to diverse patient populations. Our comprehensive program uses today’s evidence-based practices to train the counseling professionals of tomorrow — combining comprehensive, collaborative coursework with relevant, hands-on learning so you can turn your dedication to helping others into meaningful work.
Master's Degree
30 Days
Full-Time
24 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jan 2025 | Open | |
sep 2024 | Closed |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*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.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Internships
Supervised internship experience is critical to counselor development and job placement. Clinical mental health counseling students complete a full year of field experience, Summer (practicum), Fall (Internship 1) and Spring (Internship 2). Our students intern in mental health and substance abuse clinical settings including hospitals, intensive outpatient programs, outpatient programs and residential treatment facilities. Practicum and Internship courses meet weekly for didactic training and student reflective practice under the supervision of University of Bridgeport faculty.
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):
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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