Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master of Science (MS) Clinical Mental Health Counseling (0894) [Program of Study]

The Master of Science: Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a 60-hour program, delivered in a fully online synchronous format. For tuition and fee information, please visit the Office of the Bursar.

This degree prepares counseling professionals for employment in a variety of public and private settings. This training program affords students opportunities to gain the knowledge necessary to become highly skilled professional counselors meeting the demands of clinical mental health counseling. Students completing the program will satisfy the educational and clinical training requirements to be eligible for licensure (Licensed Professional Counselor-LPC). An applicant for admission to the program must show evidence of professional potential. This option is fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

This degree does not guarantee certification. Please refer to the certification laws of your state.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specific Admissions Requirements

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Interview to assess essential dispositions

Thesis

Clinical Mental Health Counseling does not require a thesis.

Practicum/Internship

Clinical Mental Health Counseling requires three (3) internship courses to complete this degree. The three (3) internship courses require a minimum of 600 hours for each course.

For additional information and current Programs of Study, please visit the Academic Catalog and Graduate Handbook.