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Argosy University Programs

Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts

College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
Counselor Education

MA, Mental Health Counseling

Program Information

The Master of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling degree at Argosy University, Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, is a 60-credit-hour program designed to provide students with a solid foundation for the practice of mental health counseling. The program’s curriculum integrates the theoretical and conceptual foundations of mental health counseling with training in appropriate client intervention and therapy skills.

Career Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare you for a career as a mental health counselor who may work in a variety of settings, including:
• private and group practices
• substance abuse treatment facilities
• hospitals and clinics
• correctional institutions
• schools and universities
• government agencies

Convenient Program Formats
Classes for new students conveniently begin several times a year, allowing students to enter the program throughout the year. New classes start each fall, spring, and summer semester. Contact the Admissions Department for details concerning entrance times.

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Enhance your career potential by enrolling in the MA in Mental Health Counseling degree program. You can learn more about specific financial aid programs (available to those who qualify) on our Financial Aid & Scholarships pages, or by contacting us to request more information.

This degree program is also offered at other Argosy University Locations

Tuition Data for this program at Argosy University, Nashville

Below is the current tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

Books & Digital Resources$1800
Program Fees$1717
Room & Board$0
Tuition$32520

The financial aid office uses an estimate of direct and indirect costs to determine how much financial aid a student may be eligible for. Direct costs include tuition, fees, some books and supplies, and institutional housing. Indirect costs include estimates of other living expenses, transportation and personal expenses. Housing costs may be considered direct or indirect. Examples of the costs of attendance estimates used can be found by clicking here.

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    Program Costs
    Q:

    How much will this program cost me?

    A:

    Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

    Books & Digital Resources$1800
    Program Fees$1252
    Room & Board$0
    Tuition$32520
    *optional where available

    Median Debt
    Q:

    What are my financing options to pay for the program?

    A:

    In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 95% of graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for program graduates:

    • Federal Loans: $75763
    • Private Educational Loans: $0
    • Institutional Financing plan: $0

    Success
    Q:

    How long will it take me to complete this program?

    A:

    The program could take as little as 34 months to complete.

    48% of graduates from this program finished in this time.

    Q:

    What percentage of students find employment in their field or a related field?

    A:

    The accreditation agency and/or state at this location does not require the disclosure of placement rates.

    Q:

    What are the job opportunities for graduates of this program?

    A:

    For more information on job opportunities in this field of study, see the following links on career paths that may be open to you after studying in this field: The job opportunities links are for general information purposes. The program you have selected could have different outcomes. Please check with your admissions registrar for detailed information.

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