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  1. psych_student4391

    How to make the most of an M.S. counseling program while en route to a Ph.D.?

    Hello all, First, I'd like to explain my situation: I initially graduated with a B.S. in biology and a mediocre GPA. Upon realizing that I wanted to earn a doctorate in either clinical or counseling psychology, I decided to get a second bachelor's degree because I had taken zero courses in...
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    Is "optional" GRE really optional for masters in CMHC?

    I'm applying to 5 schools for masters programs in CMHC and all of them have an optional GRE. My undergraduate cumulative GPA is 3.48 and major (psychology) GPA is 3.73. I also have 2 years of experience in 2 undergraduate research labs and volunteer experience for Crisis Text Line and I have 2...
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    • clinical mental health counseling cmhc graduate admissions graduate school admission gre master degree masters optional gre
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mental Health and Social Welfare
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    PhD/PsyD CMHC Master's vs Clinical Psych Master's - Readiness for Doctoral Program

    Hello all! I am a first semester graduate student currently enrolled in a 60-hour Professional Counseling M.Ed. program under their Clinical Mental Health Concentration. The university I am at also offers a 46-hour Clinical Psychology M.A. program that I am considering transferring to. As an...
    • map6s
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    • clinical mental health counseling clinical psychology counseling psycholgy doctoral programs master's program preparedness
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Psychology [Psy.D. / Ph.D.]
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    MSW Can a 2.9 GPA get into grad school?

    Hello, I am currently a senior with a 3.0 with a 3.1 in my major. I plan on applying to MSW programs and one counseling program but I'm a worried that my GPA will drop this semester. Not too low but i expect at least a 2.9. In the event it does, will I still have a chance at grad school? Most...
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    MA/MS Accreditation Vs. Reputation

    Hi everyone, New here, been browsing for a few months. I'm currently exploring MA Counseling options, mostly in WA State, and on the recommendation of what I've seen and heard, I'm focusing my efforts on CACREP-accredited programs. What's catching me off guard, though, is that the...
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    Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    Hello everyone. I was thinking of doing my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Do you guys think this is a good option? So far I am looking into two schools that offer online programs and are also CACREP accredited: Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas and Hodges University in Naples...
    • nikki786
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    • accredited bachelor of science bachelor's degree cacrep clinical mental health clinical mental health counseling masters masters counseling mental health psychology
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Mental Health and Social Welfare
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    Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree before PhD

    I've been looking into Master's degrees in Counseling and have been struggling to find ones that are affordable. However, I've found one university that has a CACREP accredited online master's degree in counseling. The university is nationally ranked. It's cheaper than most universities in my...