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Master of Arts in Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Study Group - DePaul University

USA,Illinois

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 35,264/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1898

Total Students: 23,799 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

2400 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

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

Master of Arts in Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Program Overview

With a master’s degree in Counseling, you’ll transform lives using careful, considered approaches to complex human problems. Our graduate counseling program is one of the largest in Illinois and produces skilled leaders in each of its three specialty areas, all of which are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Educational Programs (CACREP).

Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The CACREP accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling practitioner-oriented program prepares graduates to work in settings such as community agencies, private practices, hospitals, foster care agencies, and correctional facilities. You’ll be prepared to help clients overcome the obstacles that prevent them from leading healthy and productive lives.

?The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) specialty area is a practitioner-oriented program that is designed to prepare students to enter the professional field of clinical mental health counseling. Our program integrates counseling knowledge, skills, and clinical field experiences based on current research and best practices to help students develop their professional identities as clinical mental health counselors. With a sound foundation in counseling and mental health training, graduates will be able to work within a variety of clinical settings such as community mental health centers, day treatment and in-patient hospital settings, employee assistance plans, correctional facilities, foster care agencies, group homes, youth mentoring programs, colleges and universities, and private practice settings. Within these settings, our graduates are equipped to address and resolve personal, familial, and social concerns that interfere with clients’ abilities to lead healthy and productive lives.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 35,264 per year

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

Living Cost in Study Group - DePaul 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 - 17 - With no score less than

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

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Level	Program	Initial Scholarship Amount	Years 2-4 Scholarship
Undergraduate	Direct Admit	$15,000 to $31,000	$15,000 to $31,000
	Transfer	$10,000 to $20,000	$10,000 to $20,000
	Adult Students	$10,000	$10,000
Graduate	Direct Admit: College of Computing & Digital Media	Graduate Presidential Scholarship: $6,000 to $9.000 – Specific degrees: Animation MS, Artificial Intelligence MS, Business Information Technology MS, Computer Science MS, Cybersecurity MS, Data Science MS, Digital Communication and Media Arts MA, Film and Television MS, Game Programming MS, Health Informatics MS, Human-Computer Interaction MS, Information Systems MS, Software Engineering MS; 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher to be considered. No need for a separate application. The scholarship is awarded at admission. This merit-based scholarship cannot be combined with any other institutional aid. (details)	Selected students will be awarded from $6,000 to $9,000 over six consecutive terms. Students must be enrolled full-time for disbursement.
	Direct Admit: Kellstadt Graduate School of Business	$6,000 to $7,800: Kellstadt Dean’s Scholarship (details) – Amount depends on GPA (2.0 and above) 2.0 to 2.69 GPA: $500 per course (up to $6,000 total scholarship) 2.7 and above GPA: $650 per course (up to $7,800 total scholarship)	One-time award for up to 12 courses, with a scholarship awarded per course
	College of Liberal Arts and Sciences & College of Science and Health	$12,000: Sustainable Urban Development MS, Applied Mathematics MS, Applied Statistics MS, Chemistry MS, and Environmental Science MS only; based on academic achievement; one-time award; no minimum GPA required.	One-time award

Date: 27.03.2026

Undergraduate Tuition & Scholarships

	Tuition & Fees	Insurance & Living Expenses	I-20 Amount Required to Show	Available Scholarships	Cost with Maximum Scholarship
DePaul University	$46,776	$24,738	$71,514	$15,000 to $31,000	$40,514

Graduate Tuition & Scholarships

	Tuition & Fees	Insurance & Living Expenses	I-20 Amount Required to Show	Available Scholarships	Cost with Maximum Scholarship
DePaul University	$31,456*	$24,738	$56,194	$6,000 to $12,000±	$44,194

Scholarship eligibility requirements vary by university. All costs and scholarships are subject to change. Living expenses are estimated for the I-20 and include housing, meals, transportation, and personal costs. Actual costs may vary based on student’s selected housing, meals, and other expenses.
Terms and conditions apply.

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.