Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Counseling and Human Services | College of Education

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is a 60-credit program that is designed to prepare students for work as professional clinical counselors in comprehensive community and mental health agencies. 

Applications are considered for the Fall term ONLY, according to two deadlines: March 1 for Early Admission and June 1 for Regular Admission.

 

Important Documents and Forms

 

Required Coursework

 

Practicum and Internships

Practicum and internship sites are located in comprehensive mental health agencies that provide multiple services for the range of mental health needs in the community, including those for clients diagnosed with mental and emotional disorders.  (Hours required:  100 hours for practica; 600 hours for internship)

Licensure

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program meets the academic requirements for licensure as a Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois.  In addition, this CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)-accredited program also meets the academic requirements for national certification in Mental Health Counseling.

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