2025-2026 Graduate Bulletin 
    
    Jul 21, 2025  
2025-2026 Graduate Bulletin

Counseling, Clinical Mental Health, M.Ed.


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Clinical mental health counselors serve a diverse range of clients, including individuals, families, and groups, addressing mental health issues, emotional disorders, and life stresses. They work in various settings such as private practices, hospitals, community health centers, schools, and other therapeutic environments, providing personalized care aimed at improving their clients’ mental health and well-being.  

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 professional dispositions and behaviors

Completion Requirements 

  • Successful completion of all program key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Passing score on the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE).
  • Minimum grade of B or higher in Practicum and Internship classes; and
  • Accrue all direct, indirect and supervision hours.

 

Clinical Instruction (9 credit hours)


Approved Elective (3 credit hours)


  • Graduate Level Course Related to Profession   OR

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