Overview

Program in Counseling / Program in Counseling is located in Frederick, MD, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Clinical mental health counseling
Master of Science (MS)	School counseling

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	20

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	700 hour practicum and internship (R)

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

43

Applied

32

Accepted

12

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

100

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	March 15th	February 15th	Yes
Spring deadline	October 15th	September 15th	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0 (or if below 3.0 applicant may submit GRE scores for possible consideration), official transcripts, personal statement, essay, resume, two letters of recommendation

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 575 TOEFL IBT score: 89
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$43,500

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships

Student Body

83

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.41%
Black or African American	6.02%
White or Caucasian	75%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	2.41%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	1.2%
Two or more races	9.64%
Unknown	2.41%

Gender

Male (13%)

Female (86%)

Faculty

12

Total faculty

Full-time - 6

Part-time - 6

Male (2)

Female (10)

Research

Focus of faculty research:

Mindfulness meditation and mindfulness-based therapies with young adults and adolescents; trauma and loss, particularly in military and university populations; mental health care experience of transgender military service members and veterans; various aspects of P-20 education pipeline including supporting students with disabilities in P-12 settings and factors that shape student behaviors and their overall experience

Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:

0

Location & Contact

Address 401 Rosemont Avenue
Frederick, MD  21701-8575
United States

Contact Dr. April M. Boulton
Dean of the Graduate School
Email: gofurther@hood.edu
Phone: 301-696-3600

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