Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

CACREP-accredited 60-credit clinical curriculum training licensed professional counselors through supervised clinical rotations across Arkansas mental health agencies and hospitals.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree with 2.75+ GPA, psychology prerequisites
English language proficiency: TOEFL 79+
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Counseling philosophy essay and interview
Recommendation letters: Three professional references

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Counseling Education Department Graduate Traineeships
Application fee: $35
Tuition / joining costs: $335/credit hour in-state, $525/credit hour out-of-state

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Southern Arkansas University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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