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MS Mental Health Counseling

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Bowie State University

Program Overview

As a mental health counselor, you can make an impact on people every day in multiple ways. At Bowie State, you’ll find a community of students and faculty dedicated to making a difference in this field. BSU is the first Maryland HBCU with graduate programs approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP). It’s a program accreditation that opens new opportunities to advance your career. Our graduates work in schools and community-based settings. They take roles as supervisors, program managers and clinical directors.

At Bowie State, we recognize the journey to becoming a professional counselor begins with you. In our advanced degree program, you’ll learn how to:

  • Improve your mental health by identifying your blind spots, behavioral patterns and personal biases
  • Discover your identity as a mental health counselor 
  • Develop unique approaches to support people’s individual needs
  • Participate in community-based classes and culturally relevant research
  • Collaborate with experienced and supportive faculty who bring real-world experience into the classroom

Program Key Stats

$15,745
$ 40

Jan Intake : 1st NovAug Intake : 1st Jun


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Eligibility Criteria

3.0
4 Year

73
5.5
75

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Mental Health Counselor
  • Psychologist

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