Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology

Tuition is $845/credit hour*. Tuition rate is for the current academic year. Rates are subject to change..

This Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology program focuses on developing clinicians, researchers, and assessors. It emphasizes counseling, research, and psychological assessment skills to prepare students for roles as licensed professional counselors or for doctoral studies. Students gain practical experience through coursework, practica, and a research thesis.

To successfully complete the program, you must pass 62 credit hours of combined coursework, practica experiences, an internship, and a research thesis.

Graduates are prepared for careers as professional counselors, psychometricians, mental health therapists, intake specialists, psychology educators, researchers, police mental health clinicians, and forensic interviewers.

Admission requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, a GPA of 2.70 or above, and a combined GRE score of 270 or above. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, official transcripts, a writing sample about career interests, and proof of prerequisite coursework in Abnormal Psychology, Research Methods, or Statistics. All materials are submitted via PsychologyCAS.

The programme totals about 62 credit hours. On-ground delivery in Gainesville and North Atlanta. Full-time completion is typically 5-7 semesters. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 87% of applicants.

Brenau University brings together a Historic Gainesville Campus, Downtown Gainesville Campus, Gainesville East Campus, North Atlanta Campus and online study options. Its Gainesville address places the university in Gainesville, Georgia, while the Norcross location extends its reach toward the Atlanta area. Students can experience a multi-campus structure and choose a learning format that fits their goals and schedules.

More than 145 years of educating students has produced a university organized around four academic colleges: the Jacobs College of Business and Media, Carole Ann Daniel College of Education, College of Fine Arts & Humanities, and Ivester College of Health Sciences. Coursework is career-focused, with small classes and dedicated professors. The university lists a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and its programs include fields such as occupational therapy, dance, education and marketing.

International students should expect a community-oriented study environment where connections with professors are part of the academic experience. Brenau also offers financial aid counseling for undergraduate and graduate students, with guidance on available assistance and college costs. Its flexible campus and online approach may be useful for students comparing in-person study in Georgia with programs that can fit different routines. The university enrolled 2,451 students and conferred 614 degrees during the 2024-2025 academic year.