College of Health Sciences
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
A CACREP-aligned path to licensure, with 700 supervised clinical hours built into the program.
About this program
A CACREP-aligned graduate program preparing students for state licensure as clinical mental health counselors, including the 700 supervised clinical hours the license requires, completed at partner clinics across the region under licensed supervisors.
What you will be able to do
- Provide individual and group counseling under clinical supervision
- Apply diagnostic frameworks using the current DSM
- Complete 700 supervised clinical hours toward licensure
- Pass the National Counselor Examination
Courses you will take
A sample of required coursework. Full requirements are in the official catalog.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| COUN 510 | Counseling Theory & Practice |
| COUN 540 | Diagnosis & Psychopathology |
| COUN 570 | Practicum I |
| COUN 599 | Internship |
Where graduates go
- Licensed Professional Counselor (post-licensure)
- School Counselor
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Behavioral Health Specialist
Median starting salary for recent graduates: $56,900. Reported placement within six months of graduation: 91%.
DegreeM.S.
Credits60
Typical length3 years
CollegeCHS
Median starting salary$56,900
Placement91%
Take the next step.
Applications for fall are open. No fee, no essay, and a decision in about two weeks.