OpenFieldMaster of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP-Accredited)
Comprehensive 60-credit clinical graduate program preparing students for state licensure as Professional Counselors (LPC), with intensive training in trauma therapy, marriage counseling, and 700 hours of clinical practicum.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Accredited bachelor degree with minimum 3.00 GPA in undergraduate coursework
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5 for international students
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE optional; waived with 3.25+ undergraduate GPA
- Thesis / Research statement
- Counseling autobiographical statement (4-5 pages) and professional resume
- Recommendation letters
- Three recommendations (one academic, one professional, one pastoral/character)
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Eligible for Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loans and CIU Graduate Counseling Fellowships
- Application fee
- $45 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $585 per credit hour
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 1, 2027 (Fall Cohort)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Columbia International University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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