Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA

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CIP Code: 51.1508

This program is CACREP accredited.

Students pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling complete 48 counseling core credits plus an additional 12 credits for licensure (LPC) eligibility.

Students pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling may only earn two C grades in their program and must maintain a 3.0 grade point average.

All students admitted to the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program must complete two mandatory, in-person residency intensives as a core graduation requirement to align with CACREP standards. These experiences will include intensive practice, faculty observation, and disposition assessment. Completion of both residencies is required to advance in the program.

Additional information regarding the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling can be found on the School of Counseling page.

Required Mental Health Core

All students, regardless of degree program, are required to complete a 48-hour professional counseling core. Students seeking licensure as an LPC and/or certification as an elementary and secondary school counselor will complete additional requirements as detailed below.

COUN 0000 - Tevera Membership Semester Hours: Zero
COUN 5010 - Counseling Residency I Semester Hours: Zero
COUN 5020 - Counseling Residency II Semester Hours: Zero
COUN 5103 - Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC Only) Semester Hours: Three
COUN 5113 - Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling Semester Hours: Three
COUN 5133 - Counseling Theories Semester Hours: Three
COUN 5143 - Multicultural Counseling Semester Hours: Three
COUN 5153 - Advanced Human Development Semester Hours: Three
COUN 5163 - Counseling Skills & Techniques Semester Hours: Three
COUN 5223 - Assessment and Testing Semester Hours: Three
COUN 5243 - Substance Abuse Counseling Semester Hours: Three
COUN 5253 - Counseling Practicum Semester Hours: Three
COUN 5263 - Research and Program Evaluation in Counseling Settings Semester Hours: Three
COUN 5283 - Group Counseling Semester Hours: Three
COUN 5303 - Career Counseling Semester Hours: Three
COUN 5313 - Child and Adolescent Counseling Semester Hours: Three
COUN 5323 - Crisis, Trauma, and Disaster Counseling Semester Hours: Three
COUN 5343 - CMHC Internship I Semester Hours: Three (300 field experience hours)
COUN 5353 - CMHC Internship II Semester Hours: Three (300 field experience hours)

Total: 48 Hours

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialty Requirements

For LPC licensure eligibility.

COUN 5203 - Psychopathology Semester Hours: Three
COUN 5233 - Couples and Family Counseling Semester Hours: Three
COUN 5293 - Advanced Skills and Techniques Semester Hours: Three
COUN 5363 - Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Semester Hours: Three

Total: 12 Hours

Total: 60 Hours

Additional Clinical Mental Health Counseling Offerings

Field Experience courses for students who do not complete all 600 hours of required field experience in Internship I and II.

COUN 5461 - Internship III Semester Hours: One
COUN 5462 - Internship III Semester Hours: Two
COUN 5463 - Internship III Semester Hours: Three

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