University Of Southern Mississippi - [USM], Mississippi, Hattiesburg - Courses & Fees

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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The Master of Science in Counseling Psychology is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) and maintains a mission to provide the knowledge, dispositions, and skills necessary for students to become competent professional counselors and/or seek further graduate study.
The program provides training in the foundations required of proficient consumers of psychological science.
As such, students are trained to utilize the science of psychology to inform sound diagnostic and evidence-based interventions consistent with the philosophical underpinnings of Counseling Psychology in serving their clients, community, and the profession.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Spring Intake	Nov 1, 2023
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	Jun 1, 2024

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2
Tuition Fees	$12738	$12738
Transportation fees	$800	$800
Health and Insurance	$2293	$2293
Books and Supplies	$1300	$1300
Other Fees	$3560	$3560
Total Fees	$20691	$20691

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses	$12738

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must hold a four-year Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
Students must present evidence, by an official transcript, of a grade point average equivalent to at least 2.75 (calculated on a 4.0 scale) for the last two years (60 hours) of undergraduate study.
Submission of English Proficiency Test scores is required.
A bachelor's degree in psychology is not required but preferred.
Students having earned degrees in other academic areas may want to complete some undergraduate coursework prior to entering a graduate program.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

6 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

71 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

2.75 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

English language test Wavier:
- A student has an SAT verbal score of 500
- A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered

GRE: Accepted

Required Document List

In addition to the standard graduate application, submit the following:

Transcripts
3 letters of recommendation: College prefer letters from faculty members familiar with their academic performance
CV or resume
Personal Statement: Students personal statement should focus on these 2 topics (1-page limit each):

1: Describe students' professional goals and how this program will help there accomplish this. College program supports students seeking to practice as a counselor post-degree or those interested in continuing to doctoral study in Counseling Psychology. Be sure students answer addresses their intention for this degree including practice populations, settings, or presenting issues of interest and/or research interests. (If students have research interests, please indicate the faculty members they would most want to work with on that research.) The content of student’s answers should address how this program will allow them to pursue these interest areas.

2: Describe own professional strengths and areas for growth.

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VISA & Work Study

VISA

Students require F1, J1 visas for full-time programs in this University
Applying for a student visa can take a lot of time and preparation.
Upon receipt of the necessary documents and pay the enrollment fee, the university will send the student the I-20 form.
This is the form that U.S. schools issue to international students to indicate they have met all admission requirements to enter that school.
The student must take this form with them when they apply to the American Embassy or Consulate for a visa.

Career and Placement after Course

Followings are the career opportunities for the students:

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Rehabilitation Counselor
Mental Health Specialist
Crisis Counselor
School Counselor
Counseling Therapist
Family Therapist

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship	$1000	Yes	N/A
BrokerFish International student scholarship	$1000	Yes	N/A
Debesh Kamal Scholarship	$1385	Yes	N/A
Hani Zeini Scholarship	$1000	Yes	N/A