Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A., Forensic Mental Health Concentration

M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The program trains graduates to work in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health and emotional problems, as well as the promotion of mental health and wellness. It is designed to meet the program requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).  The program consists of 60 credits, 48 of which compose the core curriculum completed by all students, and 12 of which constitute either electives or one of two areas of concentration.

Program outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate competence in all 8 core domains of counseling, as well as the concentration of clinical mental health counseling.

2. Students will successfully synthesize major theoretical concepts in the core counseling curriculum and their concentration area with their practicum experience.

3. Students will demonstrate, at a professional level, applied intervention skills in the internship.

Concentration in Forensic Mental Health

The 12-credit forensic mental health concentration prepares students for counseling specifically focused on care of offenders or victims in forensic settings.

Required courses:

• PSYC 6655 - Forensic Psychology
• PSYC 6657 - Forensic Assessment
• PSYC 6658 - Forensic Treatment Models
• PSYC 6659 - Mental Health Law