Clinical Mental Health Counseling

At the heart of this program is clinical formation through psychological depth and supervision. We ensure you graduate not only as a practitioner, but as a clinician who understands the psychological foundations of assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. You will learn not only what to do, but why it works.

One degree. Two outcomes. 

This 60-credit program is grounded in psychology and structured to prepare graduates for professional licensure. Unlike standard counseling degrees housed outside psychology departments, our curriculum integrates clinical counseling, psychological science, assessment, and supervised fieldwork into a coherent professional formation. 

Clinical Mental Health Counseling 

Students are prepared to practice as licensed mental health counselors and therapists. 

• Licensure Alignment: The curriculum is designed to satisfy the core content areas required by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and most state boards.
• Exam Preparation: Coursework directly supports preparation for the NCMHCE or NCE.
• Extensive Fieldwork: Students complete a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship.
• National Portability: The 60-credit structure is designed for broad eligibility across jurisdictions. 

Master's Level Psychological Practice

Students receive focused preparation beyond the traditional counseling program in psychological assessment, diagnosis, and the application of psychological science in clinical and human service settings.

• Psychological Assessment: Training includes cognitive, personality, and clinical assessment.
• Diagnostic Reasoning: Students develop competence in case conceptualization and DSM-based diagnosis.
• Applied Psychological Science: Coursework connects psychological research with the practical skills used in clinical work.
• Licensure Alignment: The curriculum is designed to fulfill the academic requirements mandated by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) and state boards of psychology for master’s level practitioners (such as licensed psychological associates).
• Exam Preparation: Coursework provides the comprehensive theoretical and empirical foundation required for the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).

Psychology Licensure requirements vary by state. Our 60-credit curriculum is intentionally structured to maximize eligibility in most jurisdictions while allowing students to complete the degree efficiently. For regions with highly specific requirements, we provide guidance on post-graduate coursework or supplemental training so that your degree continues to support your long-term goals.