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Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling

State University of New York College at Brockport

USA,New York

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 23,100/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, New York

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1835

Total Students: 6,931 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

350 New Campus Dr, Brockport, NY 14420, United States

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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling is a 60-credit degree, which results in graduates' eligibility to apply for a Limited Permit as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and take the New York State exam for licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

This CACREP-accredited program is offered by the Department of Counselor Education.

Student Learning Outcomes

School Counseling Emphasis Program Objectives

Students will be able to:

Demonstrate self-care strategies appropriate to the counselor role
Describe the effects of power and privilege for counselors and clients
Describe how systemic and environmental factors affect human development, functioning, and behavior
Identify strategies for advocating for diverse clients’ career and educational development and employment opportunities in a global economy
Effectively use crisis intervention, trauma-informed, and community-based strategies, such as Psychological First Aid
Effectively use ethical and culturally relevant strategies for designing and facilitating groups
Effectively use ethical and culturally relevant strategies for selecting, administering, and interpreting assessment and test results
Describe the importance of research in advancing the counseling profession, and can effectively critique research to inform counseling practice
Demonstrate knowledge of models of school-based collaboration and consultation
Effectively serve in school counselor roles, as leaders, advocates, and systems change agents in P-12 schools
Effectively design and evaluate school counseling programs
Demonstrate effective skills to critically examine the connections between social, familial, emotional, and behavior problems and academic achievement
Demonstrate the following dispositions: self-awareness, integrity, counseling orientation, respect for human dignity and diversity, and professional commitment

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 23,100 per year

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

Living Cost in State University of New York College at Brockport

CAD 9,964 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 - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, student must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career

Graduates are eligible to take the New York State exam for becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. A license allows you to work in certified New York State Office of Mental Health clinics, Personal Recovery Oriented Services, inpatient, and other programs. It also creates access to most managed care provider panels and authorizes you to conduct your own private counseling practice.

Professional counselors are joining the ranks of providers in Veteran's Administration settings, are included under Tricare coverage, and are being admitted onto national and local managed care panels. Professional counselors also work with people facing serious mental illness as well as chemical and other addictions. Counselors are expanding their practice with veterans and their families, federal employees, and a range of human needs presented by individuals and families with insurance coverage.

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
Empire Scholarship Green Scholarship Gold Scholarship Honors/Prometheus Award International Transfer Award	Empire Scholarship Criteria: All admitted first-year international students who pay out-of-state tuition. Green Scholarship Criteria: All admitted first-year international students; can be combined with the Empire Scholarship. Gold Scholarship Criteria: High-achieving first-year international applicants; can be combined with the Empire Scholarship. Honors/Prometheus Award Criteria: Students accepted into the Honors College; separate application required; Fall start only; stackable with Empire Scholarship. International Transfer Award Criteria: Transfer students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a minimum of 24 completed college credits. Note: No campus residency requirement. LINK: https://www.brockport.edu/scholarships-aid/international-scholarships/	Empire Scholarship Amount: $5,000 per year, renewable for 4 years. Green Scholarship Amount: $2,500 per year, renewable for 4 years. Gold Scholarship Amount: $4,500 per year, renewable for 4 years. Honors/Prometheus Award Amount: $6,000 per year, renewable for 4 years, plus campus parking pass. International Transfer Award Amount: $3,000 per year, renewable for up to 2 years with a 3.0 institutional GPA.

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.