This article contains academic and occupation information for those pursuing a career in mental health counseling. The article also includes a list of selective institutions offering this subject as a major.
Those interested in a career in medicine and healthcare may want to consider the field of mental health counseling. Professionals in this field conduct group, individual or family sessions to treat mental and emotional disorders. Mental health counselors may work at community centers, mental healthcare facilities, hospitals or at individual offices.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, the job outlook for mental health counselors is expected to be good, growing faster than average. Experts have made this prediction because there should be more available jobs than the number of potential employees. However, those at the BLS also note that there can be competition for particular positions.
There are specific education requirements for those pursuing a career as a mental health counselor. First, students must obtain a bachelor's degree in mental health counseling or a related field, then they must receive a doctorate degree. Most states also require counselors to receive a license after completing these education requirements. This education is available at various colleges and universities.
(Source: U.S. News, www.usnews.com):
1. St. Edward's University-
This university is ranked 24th in the category universities-master's, west by U.S. News.
Undergraduate Student Body: 3,731; Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15; Tuition Costs: $17,320; Average High School GPA of Incoming Freshmen: Not Listed; Test Scores of Incoming Freshmen: ACT: More than 40 percent had scores 18-23, SAT: More than 40 percent had scores 1000-1099.
2. St. John Fisher College-
This college has an average freshmen retention rate of 83 percent, as reported by U.S. News.
Undergraduate Student Body: 2,605; Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14; Tuition Costs: $19,560; Average High School GPA of Incoming Freshmen: 3.3; Test Scores of Incoming Freshmen: ACT: More than 50 percent had scores 18-23, SAT: More than 50 percent had scores 1000-1099.
3. University of Indianapolis-
This university was founded in 1902.
Undergraduate Student Body: 2,926; Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14; Tuition Costs: $18,080; Average High School GPA of Incoming Freshmen: 3.0; Test Scores of Incoming Freshmen: ACT: More than 40 percent had scores 18-23, SAT: More than 30 percent had scores 1000-1099.
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