Program Overview

Master of Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Master of Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become licensed clinical mental health counselors.

Program Details

• Credits required: 90 quarter credits, equivalent 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

Program Overview

The program is offered by Oregon State University and is designed to be completed in a hybrid format. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in clinical mental health counseling, including coursework, practicum, and internship experiences.

Curriculum

The program's curriculum is designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure as a clinical mental health counselor. The curriculum includes coursework in areas such as:

• Counseling theories and techniques
• Human development and growth
• Career development and counseling
• Group counseling and psychotherapy
• Assessment and testing
• Research and program evaluation
• Multicultural counseling and diversity
• Professional orientation and ethics

Faculty

The program is taught by experienced faculty who are licensed clinical mental health counselors and have expertise in their areas of teaching.

Careers

Graduates of the program are prepared for careers as licensed clinical mental health counselors in a variety of settings, including:

• Private practice
• Mental health agencies
• Hospitals and healthcare systems
• Schools and universities
• Community organizations

Admissions

Admission to the program requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, a minimum GPA of 3.0, and completion of prerequisite coursework in areas such as psychology, sociology, and statistics.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for the program are based on current tuition rates, with no additional charge for nonresident students. The cost per credit is $614, and the total cost of the program is approximately $55,260, based on 90 quarter credits.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).