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.
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)
Quarter 1 · 12 credits
- ●Lifespan Development Psychology
- ●Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling
- ●Basic Counseling Principles
- ●Psychopathology: Childhood, Adolescence and Adulthood
Quarter 2 · 12 credits
- ●Group Therapy Principles
- ●Lifestyle and Career Development
- ●Assessment of Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups
- ●Statistics, Research and Program Evaluation
Quarter 3 · 12 credits
- ●Ethics and Professional Practice Issues
- ●Multicultural Counseling and Diversity
- ●Advanced Topics in Mental Health Counseling
Quarter 4 · 9 credits
- ●Concepts and Techniques in Mental Health Counseling
- ●Counseling Skills Development
- ●Advanced Psychopathology and Diagnosis
Quarter 5 · 9 credits
- ●Counseling Practicum
- ●Substance Abuse and Treatment
- ●Internship I
Quarter 6 · 9 credits
- ●Internship II
- ●Specialized Elective I
- ●Specialized Elective II