M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

This CACREP accredited program consists of a minimum of 63 hours of counseling courses that provide students with a thorough background in the areas of individual and group counseling theories and skills; clinical practice; ethical, professional and legal issues in counseling; social and cultural factors in counseling; human development across the lifespan; work, leisure and career development theories and interventions; assessment in counseling, and the application of research. Graduates of CACREP-accredited programs are prepared for careers in mental health, human  services, education, private practice, government, military, business, and industry. Entry-level  program graduates are prepared as counseling practitioners, and for respective credentials (e.g.,  licensure, certification) in their specialty area. 

Graduation requirements: Students enrolled in the program must:

Have been admitted to degree candidacy.

• Have passed the comprehensive examination.

• Have completed the required course of study with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or better

Comprehensive Examination

Students enrolled in the program must complete a comprehensive examination prior to entering internship.

Course requirements