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Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling

60-credit clinical graduate degree preparing licensed mental health counselors (LMHC) through 700+ hours of supervised clinical internships across Boston hospitals and counseling clinics.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree with 3.0+ GPA in psychology or behavioral sciences
English language proficiency: TOEFL 85+ or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Clinical counseling essay and personal interview
Recommendation letters: Three letters of recommendation

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

Financial support / stipend: Departmental counseling traineeships and urban mental health stipends
Application fee: $50
Tuition / joining costs: $1,120/credit hour

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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

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