Gain skills to empower others to improve their lives. Our Master of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling teaches you how to clinically assess and treat clients coping with anxiety, depression, abuse and more.
The mission of the Master of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling is to prepare confident, competent and reflective clinical mental health counselors with a professional disposition and demonstrated knowledge and skills in all of the following areas:
Furthermore, students who are preparing to specialize as clinical mental health counselors will demonstrate foundational knowledge and skills necessary to address a wide variety of circumstances within the context of clinical mental health counseling practice.
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Courses
Education should hold practical value. That鈥檚 why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.
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Program Handbook:听Master of Science in Counseling Program Handbook (online)
You鈥檒l need 60 credits to complete this Master of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits.
To be admitted into the program, students must successfully complete CCMH/502, Graduate Portfolio.
The Master of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling program prepares students for licensure as a professional counselor in jursidictions where it is offered. In order to practice as a counselor in most states, the student must be licensed as an LPC (licensed professional counselor), MFT (marriage and family therapist), or other comparable state professional license designation. License requirements vary by state. Student鈥檚 should ensure they stay updated on the licensure requirements in any state in which the student desires to practice. Review state licensure requirements.
The Master of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling program meets the California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) educational requirements for registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). Upon successful completion of all educational requirements and required postgraduate supervised clinical hours, graduates are eligible to sit for LPCC licensure exam in California. Students should ensure they stay updated on the licensure requirements in any state in which the student desires to practice.听 Review state licensure requirements.
Your academic counselor will help you plan your听Master of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling classes.
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Learning shouldn鈥檛 take years to put into practice. That鈥檚 why we鈥檙e empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We鈥檝e worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree programs.
Tuition
Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.
$2,289 / course
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Airfare for travel to Residency I and Residency III ($250 for each Residency)
$500[1]
Hotel for travel to Residency I and Residency III ($300 for each Residency)
$600[2]
1听The amount shown for airfare travel to Residency I and Residency III represents the estimated cost of a round-trip, economy class airfare to 爱污传媒 Sky Harbor International Airport from major California metropolitan airports (San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento), and includes typical baggage and related fees. The actual amount the student pays will depend on the location of the student鈥檚 departure, the airline, and the type of ticket purchased.
2听The amount shown for hotel accommodations estimates $95-$150 per night, depending on the time of year, for a two-night stay at a select hotel near the University鈥檚 爱污传媒 campus, for students attending Residency I and Residency III.
Your prior eligible college credits can save you time and money, helping you graduate faster. That鈥檚 why we鈥檝e accepted credits from 5,000+ institutions. Check to see if you can apply eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college toward a degree of your choice.
Everyone deserves an affordable education. That鈥檚 why we offer an unlimited number of scholarships, so if you qualify, you can get one. We believe everyone deserves an affordable education they shouldn鈥檛 have to compete for.听Starting with your first course, every qualifying new student will be awarded one of our scholarships - regardless of your financial situation or GPA, or you鈥檒l get the best savings you qualify for. Whether you鈥檙e a new or transfer student, you can apply for a scholarship. Explore scholarship options at 爱污传媒.
You may have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.
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Careers & Outcomes
Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.
When you earn your online Master of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling, you鈥檒l be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply in your career.听You鈥檒l learn how to:
Top skills learned in this program:
Human Development
Psychotherapy
Professionalism
Diversity
Research
Clinical Assessments
Career Counseling
Group Dynamics
An MSC/CCMH can prepare you to be a:
Program Handbook:听Master of Science in Counseling Program Handbook (online)听(PDF)
Annual report:听MSC/CCMH Annual Report 2023 (online)听(PDF)
Program Outcomes report:听MSC/CCMH Outcomes Report 2023 (online)听(PDF)
19% growth
According to the听, job growth听for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors is projected to be听much faster than average听between 2023 and 2033.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2023-2033 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS鈥 projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to 爱污传媒 students or graduates.
Admissions
Starting your degree is a big decision 鈥 and we want you to feel great about it. That鈥檚 why we remove obstacles from your application.
How to enroll at 爱污传媒
You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1]听Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
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You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)
Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
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Student Experience
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.听
Many course assignments will require you to use a computer to complete and submit your assignment.听
Faculty Spotlight
Start your clinical mental health degree with a dedicated faculty who brings experience and a hands-on perspective to your counseling education. Develop both academic and industry knowledge from professionals focused on developing the skills you need in the field.听
Accreditation
Since 1978, 爱污传媒 has maintained institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), . Learn more about the value of 爱污传媒 accreditation and how it benefits our students.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.