The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is committed to educating counselors who will provide leadership in serving the mental health needs of individuals across the lifespan. This program offers an education that is holistic, reflecting an integration of mind, body, and spirit. The purpose of a clinical mental health counselor's intervention is seen as facilitating individual growth towards fulfilling one's human potential. This program focuses on helping counselors design interventions that attend to the wide span of personal problems that emerge from handling the stresses and strains of modern life. Counselors are prepared to work in community mental health centers, private practice, social service agencies, health services organizations, businesses, and educational or pastoral settings.

Degree Type: Master of Arts
Credits: 60
Average Completion Time: 3-4 years
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Format: On-campus courses (weekday evenings)
Program Director: Dr. Susan Lester
  • On-line graduate school application
  • Non-refundable application fee
  • Official transcripts from all accredited colleges or universities attended, with minimum 2.67 GPA
  • Two letters of recommendation with cover sheets
  • Personal entrance essay (typed and double-spaced)
    • Part I: Please explain why you have chosen to enter the field of counseling at this particular time in your life (300 words)
    • Part II: a) Identify the elements that you feel are essential to developing a successful helping relationship from both the client's and counselor's perspectives. b) Please discuss what issues may have a negative impact on the helping relationship and, as a counselor, how you deal with such issues (500 words)
  • Interview once all application materials are received
  • Immunization records

How to Submit your Admission Documents