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Marist University

Poughkeepsie, , New York ,United States

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a distinct profession with national and state standards for education, training, and clinical practice. Clinical Mental Health Counselors provide a full range of professional mental health services for individuals, couples and families, and groups.

The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program and its Core Counseling Faculty is the academic unit solely responsible for the preparation of students in the program. The Counseling Program is housed within the Psychology Department of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences and provides the academic preparation necessary to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY State. The 60-credit Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program emphasizes the personal and professional growth of its students, fostering self-awareness and a deeper understanding of others. The Program curriculum is rich in coursework stressing the theory and practice of evidence-based counseling and underscores the importance of a multicultural approach throughout the training process. Counselors-in-training will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality mental health care to help their clients function effectively in all aspects of their lives.

There are two program tracks to choose from. The Program can be completed in a two-year, advanced/accelerated schedule, full-time, including two summers; or a less intensive three-year schedule, including two summers.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • May
  • Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Human Resources

In strategic partnership with the Marist community, the Office of Human Resources is committed to cultivating an equitable and distinctive workplace. We do this through the attraction, development, and recognition of a diverse and talented workforce.

Our team provides effective services and solutions in support of the College's mission and core values, including:

  • Benefits and compensation administration
  • Compliance with federal, state, and local laws
  • Employee and labor relations
  • Employee records management
  • Learning and development
  • Performance management
  • Policy development and interpretation
  • Recruitment and retention
  • Strategic planning

Benefits at Marist

At Marist College, we value your health and wellness and understand your need for quality, affordable care.  The Office of Human Resources is committed to providing faculty and staff with a best-in-class benefits program that offers rich benefits, services and planning for financial security. 

The Office of Human Resources continually strives to exceed the expectations of the College community.  To achieve this goal, we are excited to be developing new benefit programs for eligible employees in Wellness, Work/Life Balance, Training and Development.

Marist College offers all eligible employees the following benefit programs:

Health Benefits

  • Dental and Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Benefits

Retirement Plans

  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Holiday Schedule
  • Vacation, Sick & Personal Time
  • Discount Programs

The actual terms of the various employee benefit plans are stated in and governed by the formal plan documents. Additional information may be found on the myMarist employee portal.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Application Process for Full-Time International First-Year Students
Please submit the following:

  • A completed first-year application
  • Apply online (choose one):
  • Marist Online Application or 
  • Note: If you are applying Early Decision you must also print and submit the Declaration of Early Decision with all required signatures
  • Common Application
  • Or download and print an application:
  • Marist Application  An image of the pdf logo
  • The Counselor Recommendation and Transcript Request Form  An image of the PDF logo.
  • One additional letter of recommendation
  • One personal essay (details in application)
  • English Proficiency Exam results if you are a non-native English-speaking student. Marist accepts the TOEFL, IELTS, or the Duolingo English Test.
  • Note: The English Proficiency Exam result requirement can be waived for students who have met any of the following criteria:
  • Completed or are pursuing an International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • Attained a minimum score of 500 on the SAT Critical Reading or Writing section
  • Attended a U.S. or international school taught in English for a minimum of four years without any English as a Second Language courses
  • TOEFL - Students must submit a minimum score of 550 on the paper based TOEFL exam or a 213 on the computer based TOEFL or an 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL exam
  • IELTS - Students must submit a minimum score of 6.5
  • Duolingo English Test- Students must submit a minimum score of 115
  • Note: All test scores must come directly from the Testing Service to Marist. The Marist report code is 2400. Scores must be less than two years old from the first day of class of the proposed term of entry.
  • Official United States high school/secondary school transcripts if applicable and/or official translated high school/secondary school transcripts of all foreign academic credentials (examination results and grade reports)
  • Official results of the SAT or ACT exam if you want the Admission Committee to consider your scores (Marist is test optional).
  • A $50 non-refundable application fee

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 02 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 138600 USD
    Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
    Application Fee: 50 USD
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