MASTER’S DEGREE

Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling

Advanced academic and clinical training in mental health counseling — psychological assessment, diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, applied research, and supervised practice.

Degree
Master in Mental Health Counseling
Format
100% Online
Duration
2 years · 6 academic quarters
Credits
60 total

Program Overview

Academic and professional preparation focused on assessment, diagnosis, intervention, ethics, and mental health counseling practice — preparing graduates to work with diverse populations across clinical, educational, community, and healthcare settings.

Why Study This Master’s?

Academic Quality and Clinical Training
An educational model focused on psychological theory, clinical skills, ethical practice, and supervised professional experience.
Professional Preparation for Licensure
The curriculum supports students in developing the academic and clinical foundations necessary for future professional licensure pathways.
Global and Multicultural Approach
Programs designed to prepare professionals to work with diverse populations across clinical, educational, community, and healthcare settings.
Supervised Clinical Experience
Field experiences and internships provide direct contact with real-world counseling environments.

What You Will Learn

Foundations of mental health counseling — counseling skills, therapeutic relationships, and professional competencies for clinical practice
Psychopathology and clinical diagnosis — assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment planning for diverse mental health conditions
Multicultural counseling and diversity — competencies for working effectively with culturally diverse individuals, families, and communities
Group therapy and clinical intervention — facilitating therapeutic groups and applying evidence-based intervention techniques

What You Will Work In

Community mental health centers
Hospitals and clinical agencies
Psychosocial intervention programs
Individual, family, and group counseling practice
Educational institutions and social organizations

Curriculum (60 Credits Total)

Semester 1
Lifespan Development Psychology
Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling
Basic Counseling Principles
Psychopathology: Childhood, Adolescence and Adulthood
Semester 2
Group Therapy Principles
Lifestyle and Career Development
Assessment of Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups
Statistics, Research and Program Evaluation
Semester 3
Ethics and Professional Practice Issues
Multicultural Counseling and Diversity
Advanced Topics in Mental Health Counseling
Semester 4
Concepts and Techniques in Mental Health Counseling
Counseling Skills Development
Advanced Psychopathology and Diagnosis
Semester 5
Counseling Practicum
Substance Abuse and Treatment
Internship I
Semester 6
Internship II
Specialized Elective I
Specialized Elective II

At a Glance

2 years, 6 academic quarters
60 total program credits
Supervised practicum and two internships
Open to those pursuing clinical counseling licensure pathways