Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master’s in Counseling Degree Requirements
Program Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or recognized international institution
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (will consider lower GPAs for highly qualified applicants)
- Nine credits in undergraduate psychology coursework with a grade of B or higher
- Three of the nine credits may be in an area closely related to psychology
- Applicants are recommended to have three undergraduate credits in either abnormal psychology or psychopathology
- Minimum of 6-9 months of field experience working in social service agencies, mental health professions or substance use intervention sites
Required Materials
- Application
- Official transcript for the last degree earned.
International transcripts must include an official course-by-course evaluation of all academic work from an accredited academic evaluating service - Résumé
For Clinical Mental Health Counseling applicants, significant experience in the field of Counseling must be demonstrated - Two letters of recommendation
Letters may come from employers, professors or professional associates - Personal statement
In 250-500 words, detail your interest in the counseling program, your relevant academic and personal experience, and how this degree will impact your career goals - Interview
Once all required materials are received, you will be contacted to meet with the review
International Applicants
Please consult the International admission requirements page, or for specific queries, contact your admissions officer.
Deadlines
Completed application and all supporting documents must be received by:
- March 1 for priority consideration
- July 15 for the fall semester
Your Future Starts Today!
- Apply online!
- Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis.
- We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
Master's in Counseling Courses
The concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is designed to prepare students for work as mental health counselors and requires advanced coursework in clinical skills, psychopathology, appraisal procedures, addiction, and psychotherapeutic techniques.
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 505 | Helping Relationships | 4 |
| COUN 512 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 515 | Clinical Skills for Counselors | 3 |
| COUN 535 | Research Methods | 3 |
| COUN 540 | Group Process Application & Theory | 4 |
| COUN 545 | Social & Cultural Foundations | 3 |
| COUN 552 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| COUN 568 | Counselor as Professional | 3 |
| COUN 570 | Strategies & Techniques of Counseling | 4 |
| COUN 572 | Supporting Self-Regulation and Competency | 3 |
| COUN 575 | Practicum | 4 |
| COUN 582 | Appraisal Processes for Counselors | 3 |
| COUN 585 | Trauma & Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| COUN 587 | Topics in Behavioral Medicine | 3 |
| COUN 592 | CPCE Exam class | 0 |
| COUN 595 | Addiction & Treatment | 3 |
| COUN 600 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship 1 | 4-6 |
| COUN 605 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship 2 | 4-6 |
| COUN 610 | Career & Lifestyle Development | 3 |
| Total | 60 |
View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.
Your Future Starts Today!
- Apply online!
- Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis.
- We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
