Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Master of Science: Clinical Mental Health Counseling is delivered in a fully online format with synchronous meeting times.  This 60-hour program has an estimated residential tuition and fees cost of $23,500 (www.ecok.edu/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 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 LPC certification.  Please refer to the certification laws of your state.

The Master's Degree in Human Resources is designed to provide the student with the theory, knowledge, and skills necessary for employment in a variety of public and private settings. The degree offers options in rehabilitation and mental health counseling and administration.

The program objectives are as follows:

1. To contribute to the career development of persons currently employed in both the public and the private sector.
2. To prepare pre-service professionals to enter the fields of rehabilitation and mental health counseling, administration and rehabilitation counseling.
3. To provide practicum and internship experiences common to the students’ career choice.
4. To develop the interpersonal, consultation, and coordination skills required for program development, management, and evaluation.
5. To provide specific specialized experiences related to the students’ present or desired career objective.

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