Dec 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Bulletin

Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.Ed.


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The Clinical Mental Health Counseling track prepares counselors to work in mental health centers, substance abuse treatment programs, hospitals, private practice, and community agencies. Students desiring a higher-education counseling setting can consider pursuing this concentration.

Counseling Program Admission and Application Requirements


Program Admission

The graduate Counseling Program has two admission cycles each year for the fall and spring semesters. The admission process is competitive.

Application Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
  • Recommended undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 or higher (2.75 for School Counseling concentration); 
  • Admission interview with Program Faculty;
  • Statement of purpose regarding why the candidate wants to pursue a career in counseling; 
  • Two professional letters of reference; and
  • Evidence of a clear criminal background check.

Program Retention 

  • Maintain a minimum 3.0 (4.0 scale) program GPA.   
  • Minimum passing grade for all courses of a C or better (excludes practicum & internship courses)
  • Successful student evaluation related to Program Objectives and Program Professional Dispositions each.

Completion Requirements 

  • Passing score on the Counseling Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE).
  • Minimum grade of B or higher in Practicum and Internship classes; and
  • Accrue all direct and indirect service hours.

 

Clinical Instruction (9 credit hours)


Approved Elective (3 credit hours)


  • Graduate Level Course Related to Profession   OR

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