The College of Science and Humanities supports graduate programs and certificates of advanced study. Students may work toward Master's degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. Students who have master's degrees in counseling may pursue Certificates of Advanced Study in Counseling to earn additional credentials.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

This program consists of a minimum of 63 credit hours of 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; appraisal and assessment issues in counseling; and the application of research for licensure and national certification and for careers in mental health agencies, hospital programs, private practices, ministry-related counseling centers, and other public and private facilities.

The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program combines preparation for certification and licensure in mental health counseling with rich practice experiences. The courses and programs required and suggested in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program were designed to reflect what the faculty believe represent necessary and appropriate educational experiences for Professional Counselors seeking national certification and state licensure as a clinical Professional Counselor (Maine: LCPC) or Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC). The MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

School Counseling

A program designed to prepare graduates to become professional school counselors (guidance counselor) capable of working collaboratively within Pk-12 school settings.

The 60-credit-hour M.S. in School Counseling program prepares graduates for the dynamic role of a school counselor capable of working collaboratively within a Pk-12 school setting. As a certified school counselor, individuals may be responsible for such tasks/activities as classroom guidance instruction, individualized counseling, needs-based work with student groups, consultation with parents and classroom teachers, and collaborating to develop effective programming, and empowering students to make appropriate life decisions.

Certificates

The Post-Master's Certificate in Advanced Counseling is designed for counselors to enhance their credentials with 18 credits of advanced coursework. 

The Post-Master's Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is designed for students with a master's degree in a counseling or closely related field to add 18 credits of coursework including internship to become licensed as a clinical mental health counselor.

The Post-Master's Certificate in School Counseling is designed for students with a master's degree in a counseling or closely related field to add 18 credits of coursework including internship to become certified or licensed as a school counselor.