Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts
Introduction
Use your skills, talents, and compassion for others to make a difference.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than one in five adults in the United States live with mental illness. Compassionate, caring counselors are needed now more than ever to help people address grief, stress, depression, anxiety, substance use, complex relationships, and other challenges.
The M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at 麻豆社 will prepare you for professional licensure and for a meaningful career in service to others.
Pathway to Licensure
Our program meets the academic requirements for the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for the licenses of Professional Counselor and Professional Clinical Counselor, as well as the National Counselor Certification.
Flexible Format and Schedule
Complete the program in as few as two years. Take a combination of on-campus, online, and hybrid courses.
Pathway to Three Semesters of Fieldwork
Gain more than 700 hours of experience in the field at one of the region’s premier mental health treatment centers.
Opportunities to Specialize
Choose a concentration area that aligns with your professional goals, such as Substance Use Disorders, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Applied Sports & Mental Performance, or School-Based Counseling.
Academics
Program Overview & Outcomes
In our CACREP-accredited master’s program, you will receive in-depth classroom and clinical training as you prepare for professional licensure. Throughout your coursework and fieldwork, you will learn to:
- Identify as a clinical behavioral health counselor who is knowledgeable about the history and development of the profession, is aware of the challenges facing the profession, and prepare to advocate for the profession
- Assess, evaluate, and diagnose clients using assessment instruments and the DSM
- Determine, develop, and implement appropriate treatment plans and interventions for clients
Admissions & Aid
Learn more about applying to the master’s in clinical mental health counseling program at 麻豆社.
To apply to the Master’s of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at JCU, you need:
- An undergraduate degree in a recognized area from an accredited institution
- An undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
The following documents are required for a complete application:
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Resume/CV, which includes work and volunteer experience
- Two letter(s) of recommendation
- Letter of intent - in 400-600 words, explain your career objectives and goals
- Individual or group interview
Applicants are admitted on a rolling basis. However, for best consideration, applications for specific terms should be received by these dates:
- May 1 - for fall semester start
- Feb. 1 - for summer semester start
- Feb. 15 - for graduate assistant positions
Other JCU Graduate Programs
If you studied psychology, social work, education, or a related field at the undergraduate level, these additional JCU master’s programs may appeal to you.
Careers
Where Our Alumni Go
Graduates of JCU’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities in Ohio and beyond. They work for counseling centers, rehabilitation facilities, hospitals and health networks, colleges and universities, and in private practice. Some continue on to Ph.D. programs and teach at the college level.
