South University (Georgia) Online Master’s in Counseling
Founded in 1899, South University in Savannah offers a supportive learning environment with small classes, hands-on learning opportunities, and a strong commitment to professional development and community engagement. Students interested in online counseling education can pursue the master of arts in clinical mental health counseling for students who want to prepare for professional counseling careers.
This online MA is designed for students who want the flexibility of online learning while receiving comprehensive professional preparation. The program is designed to give students a strong base in counseling theory, assessment, treatment, ethics, research, and multicultural practice. It is offered in an online format with minimal synchronous activity, and all online students must complete an in-person residency tied to key counseling courses.
The MA in clinical mental health counseling is a 91-credit program with ten-quarter and eight-quarter options. Important courses include counseling theory; psychopathology; counseling techniques; multicultural foundations; diagnosis and treatment of addictive disorders; psychopharmacology; and crisis and trauma. The program also includes practicum and internship experiences.
This program prepares students to sit for licensure in their state and may also support National Certified Counselor certification. Career options include mental health counselor, and the program outcomes emphasize ethics, social justice, assessment, research, group counseling, and evidence-based treatment.
Admission requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, a minimum GPA standard, English language proficiency for applicable students, an interview, a completed application, a personal or professional statement, official transcripts, a current resume, and a background check. Final admission also depends on approval by the campus admissions committee.
South University in Savannah is a private university located in Savannah, Georgia. It is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and the MA in clinical mental health counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
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MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
709 Mall BlvdSavannah, Georgia
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
No
2 – Two residencies required, during CNS6161 (Counseling Techniques) and CNS7510 (Internship IA)
91
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Complete in as few as 2.5 years
Program Admissions
No GRE required
2.30 undergraduate GPA or 3.0 graduate gpa
DC, MA, MS, NY, OR, PR, RI
Program Tuition
91
$655.00
$59,605.00
$655.00
$59,605.00
Tuition is calculated based on credits, at the published tuition rate. Rates may change, so please check here for the latest tuition information. For programs with variable tuition rates, we use the rates for part-time students. “Resident” and “non-resident” refer to the student’s school-recognized state residency status. Tuition number represents the cost of tuition for the entire program, not per semester or year. Estimated total tuition does not include additional fees.
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