Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Normal Program Completion Time: 40 Months.
This program is offered online.
Not eligible for Title IV funding through the U.S. Department of Education.
The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program (MSCMC) is designed to provide advanced preparation for counselors and related helping professionals. Students will examine the latest counseling theories and techniques, evidence-based research, and tools for preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental health issues experienced by individuals, groups, families, and communities. The 60-credit graduate-level program also offers training through practicum and internship experiences, as well as specialized training in the areas that include: professional counseling and ethical practice, social and cultural diversity, human growth and development, career development, counseling and helping relationships, group counseling and group work, assessment and testing, and research and program evaluation. Students are afforded the opportunity to take elective courses in specialty areas, based on their interests.
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Outcomes
1. Students will develop a professional orientation and identity as a counselor by examining ethical and legal practices which lead to success as a clinical mental health counselor.
2. Students will develop an understanding of the issues and trends related to a multicultural and diverse society.
3. Students will explore appropriate evidenced-based models of prevention, consultation, intervention, and education to meet a broad range of mental health issues.
4. Students will apply theories and models of career counseling and development appropriately to meet the needs of clients.
5. Students will examine various assessment techniques associated with professional clinical mental health counseling to appropriately intervene in meeting the needs of diverse clients.
6. Students will develop an understanding of group approaches to counseling to develop targeted interventions within a multicultural society.
7. Students will provide evidenced-based direct counseling skills in a supervised internship setting.
Students will need to fulfill additional specific requirements to become credentialed counselors. While the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is not designed to fulfill licensure requirements in an individual state, the program may be used to partially fulfill licensure requirements. Post University assists in researching and providing information regarding licensure; however, each state has different requirements for such licensure outside of the required education. Such state requirements may include licensure exams, background checks, certain work experience, and more. It is ultimately the responsibility of each student to manage their own licensure process and to ensure that all requirements are met in order for the student to obtain licensure. Post University does not speak on behalf of any licensing board or body and does not guarantee licensure. Requirements for licensure are subject to change without notice.
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Students will be required to have completed at least 33 credits in the MSCMC program and have earned at least a 3.00 GPA before starting Clinical Field Practicum I at an approved placement. Students are eligible for Advanced Counseling Internship I at an approved placement upon the successful completion of Clinical Field Practicum I in addition to having at least a cumulative 3.00 GPA. Additional directives will be given by the program's Field Placement Coordinator as well before placement.
Note: There are no concentrations or tracks for the MSCMC degree.
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