With a strong base of ethical behavior, counseling theories, professional counseling identity, treatment planning, counseling research, assessment, and professional development, students graduate with a capacity for critical thinking and counseling effectiveness that can be translated into practice with individuals, families, and groups from diverse backgrounds. Clinical internships and practicum sites provide opportunities for students to receive supervised training, while cultivating relationships with licensed clinical mental health counselors and other mental health professionals.

Who It's For

The Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling is designed for students who are interested in becoming clinical mental health counselors. MSMHC courses and clinical training help students develop the skills necessary for licensure as a clinical mental health counselor and employment in hospitals, agencies, and private practice settings. Entering students must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or a recognized international college or university.

Key Benefits

• MSMHC faculty are licensed mental health professionals who are actively engaged in the practice of counseling.
• Each core faculty member has around 20 years of professional counseling experience. You’ll also learn from adjunct faculty—who are licensed professionals currently in practice—who typically teach elective courses.
• Faculty work closely with their students to provide training, supervision, instruction, and feedback.
• The broadly based curriculum is based on nationally recognized training standards and delves into many counseling theories, including cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, and multicultural counseling.
• An entering cohort of 14 students each year provides the opportunity for close, supportive peer relationships and one-on-one mentoring from faculty.
• Carefully selected clinical internship placements and practicum sites give you valuable hands-on training and help you build a professional network in the mental health field.