Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s program provides graduate-level training in the art and science of mental health in order to produce Professional Counselors/Professional Clinical Counselors who effectively enhance the lives of individuals, groups, and communities. The degree leads to professional identity founded on a holistic perspective, knowledge about bio-psycho-social causes of distress, and social/occupational impairments, skills related to human development as well as the treatment of psychopathology and competence in advocacy and outreach.

Admission Requirements

• School of Counseling application supplement form
• Three letters of recommendation (departmental reference form)
• Interview will be required for all applicants who meet admission criteria

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Application Deadline

Applications to the master's degree program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling are accepted on a rolling basis until the program reaches its admission capacity. A review of the applications begins in February for Summer and Fall admission and in September for Spring admission. Applicants are strongly urged to apply as early as possible.

Additional Information

It is expected that graduates from the Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s program will have gained: (1) a professional identity founded on human growth/wellness from a holistic perspective, (2) knowledge about bio-psycho-social causes of client distress and social/occupational impairments, (3) skills related to the enhancement of human development as well as the treatment of psychopathology, and (4) confidence/competence related to improving one’s community through individual, group, and societal advocacy and outreach.

Assistantship/Scholarship Information

Not all departments offer graduate assistantships. Students should inquire with the department directly to determine assistantship availability.

Financial Aid Information

Paying for college is a vital part of the education process. It is important to be informed of the many sources of aid available. Student loans are available to degree-seeking graduate students. Information on student loans can be found through the Office of Student Financial Aid. The Office of Student Financial Aid is located in Simmons Hall.

Tuition and Fees

Current tuition and fees schedules can be found through the Office of Student Accounts.