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Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling
School of Human Services
General Mental Health Counseling specialization
Mental health counseling is a field that can bring immense personal satisfaction as well as excellent career opportunities. This CACREP-accredited master’s program in Mental Health Counseling offers a rigorous curriculum that includes online course work, residencies, and field experiences designed to prepare you for state licensure eligibility.† You will develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to assess and treat mental and emotional disorders and promote optimum mental health. People who choose this specialization often pursue mental health counselor positions within institutional, community, and private practice settings.
This specialization requires course work and clinical experience, including a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship.
Residency Requirements: Two six-day residential colloquia (COUN-R5930, COUN-R5931). See residential colloquia details.
Licensure Information: For detailed information about obtaining professional licensure, please see our licensure FAQ.
Capella currently offers three CACREP-accredited master's specializations: Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy and School Counseling.
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Total Program:
92
quarter credits
Up to 12 quarter credits may be transferred into this program
Next Start Date: December 7, 2009
Credit:
$423
78% of our learners receive aid.
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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- COUN5003 - Survey of Research in Human Development and Behavior
- COUN5006 - Survey of Research Methodology
- COUN5106 - Assessment, Tests, and Measures
- COUN5107 - Principles of Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment*
- COUN5214 - Theories of Personality
- COUN5215 - Professional and Scientific Ethics for Counselors/Therapists
- COUN5221 - Mental Health Counseling
- COUN5239 - Theories of Psychotherapy
- COUN5241 - Group Counseling and Psychotherapy*
- COUN5252 - Introspective and Personal Growth Seminar
- COUN5279 - Life Planning and Career Development
- COUN5334 - Ethnic and Cultural Awareness
All academic courses listed below are 10-week online courses. Each includes specific residential colloquia or clinical experiences. Learners must complete prerequisites and residency and clinical experience requirements to be eligible to complete each course in the sequence.
- COUN5930 - Mental Health Counseling Pre-Practicum Course I* AND
- COUN-R5930 - Mental Health Counseling Residential Colloquium I* - non-credit
- COUN5931 - Mental Health Counseling Pre-Practicum Course II* AND
- COUN-R5931 - Mental Health Counseling Residential Colloquium II* - non-credit
- COUN6302 - Mental Health Counseling Clinical Practicum*
- COUN6331 - Mental Health Counseling Clinical Internship I*
- COUN6332 - Mental Health Counseling Clinical Internship II*
Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- COUN5108 - Foundations of Addictive and Compulsive Behavior*
- COUN5225 - Human Sexuality
- COUN5254 - Child and Adolescent Counseling*
- COUN5271 - Marriage and Family Systems
- COUN5935 - Mental Health Counseling Integrative Project*
One Elective Course (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- Choose one from the following courses:
- COUN5240 - Counseling and Guidance with Children
- COUN5270 - Family Therapy Theory and Methods
- COUN6333 - Counselor Education Clinical Internship III*
- COUN7503 - Academic and Clinical Writing for Counseling
Review of this specialization is pending in AZ, FL, and ND.
†Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, certification, or endorsement. State regulations vary regarding professional licensure and salary benefits. It is the learners' responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for their state.
State regulations vary regarding course requirements for professional licensure. For assistance with state-mandated course requirements for licensure, contact the designated school representative.
Graduates of this specialization are not eligible for licensure in South Carolina. Learners residing in South Carolina should check with the state licensing agency for specific requirements for professional licensure.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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