Forensic Mental Health Counseling (M.A.)
About the Forensic Mental Health Counseling (M.A.)
About the Program
Forensic Mental Health Counseling Program Facts
Format
On Campus
Schedule
Fall admission only; semester & summer schedule
Credits Required
60
Time Commitment
Two years, full-time
Cost
Fall 2025
$1,176/credit
Fees
2025-2026 Academic Year
$490/semester
Ways to Save
Scholarships and grants available
Apply By
Fall: February 1 (Priority Deadline), June 15 (Final Deadline)
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Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field, and must have satisfactorily completed undergraduate courses in Statistics and Research Methods.
To apply, submit the following:
- Completed application form and $50 application fee. An application fee is not required for 麻豆色情片 students.
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework. The Office of Graduate Admission will obtain transcripts on behalf of 麻豆色情片 students.
- Letter of Intent (two double-spaced pages maximum) describing your interest in Forensic Mental Health Counseling, career goals and how you can positively contribute to the graduate program at 麻豆色情片
- Three (3) letters of recommendation attesting to your potential to succeed in graduate school. All three letters should come from academic sources (professors) who can speak to your performance in the classroom. One letter may come from an internship supervisor or employer, if appropriate. You should select recommenders who know you well, can speak about your character and work ethic, and can attest to your ability to handle graduate level coursework. Recommendation letters should not be submitted from personal friends or family members.
- If your first language is not English, an official report of TOEFL or IELTS results
The Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is not required for admission. Applicants with an overall GPA below 3.0 are strongly encouraged to take either the GRE or MAT. International applicants should also read additional requirements for non-U.S. residents.
Each application will be reviewed using a portfolio approach - all parts of the application will be considered, inclusive of grades and trend of grades, letters of recommendation, the letter of intent, and other information that candidates for admission may wish to submit.
Documents should be submitted via email to gradadmit@rwu.edu. Any official documents that must be mailed (i.e. transcripts) should be sent directly to:
Office of Graduate Admission
1 Old Ferry Rd.
Bristol, RI 02809
Have questions about the application process? Visit the from the Office of Graduate Admission.
