Program Overview

Master of Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Master of Counseling (M.Coun.) program with an option in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is designed for Oregon and Washington residents. It provides the theory and practice to deliver professional counseling services in a community-based organization, hospital, agency, group practice, residential facility, or other clinical mental health setting.

Program Overview

The program is taught by Oregon State's College of Education counseling faculty, renowned for their research and professional practice. With identical coursework to the successful on-campus program at OSU-Cascades, this hybrid format expands OSU's regional reach to further human health and wellness in urban and rural Oregon and beyond.

Program Details

• Credits required: 90 quarter credits (equal to 60 semester credits)
• Cost per credit: $614 (based on current tuition rates, with no additional charge for nonresident students)
• Delivery: Hybrid format, blending online coursework with in-person classes held periodically in Corvallis, Oregon
• Start term: Summer

Accreditation

The program is approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), allowing students to gain competence in counseling knowledge and skills, personal growth, and development of a professional counselor identity and dispositions. This accreditation meets initial eligibility requirements for licensure as a licensed professional counselor in Oregon and many other states.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program are prepared to work in various settings, including:

• Community counseling agencies
• Rehabilitation facilities
• College counseling centers
• Primary care facilities
• Veterans' affairs
• Private practice offices

They will develop skills to deliver comprehensive mental health counseling services focused on children, adolescents, adults, and families, promoting holistic wellness, healthy relationships, and social justice in a diverse society.

Program Structure

The program can be completed in three years, with the first two years balancing online coursework with in-person classes in Corvallis, Oregon. This allows most students to maintain their professional and personal commitments while developing significant peer relationships. The final year typically involves reducing or pausing employment to fulfill internship requirements.

Admission and Tuition

• Application deadline: View all application deadlines on the admissions page.
• Tuition fees: Based on current tuition rates, with calculations available on the tuition calculator.

This program is designed for individuals seeking to make a profound difference in someone's life through clinical mental health counseling services. With its hybrid learning format and CACREP accreditation, it offers a flexible and high-quality educational experience for those pursuing a career in this field.