Mental Health Counseling Concentration

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The Mental Health Counseling concentration teaches students about counseling theory, and develops counsel or client interaction skills in assisting clients to cope with life’s personal and emotional challenges. This concentration prepares students for entry-level employment in community mental health, nonprofit counseling agencies, employee assistance programs, and general social service delivery systems under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals.

This concentration additionally prepares students to pursue graduate education in a variety of areas including: human services, counseling, psychology, social work direct services, addiction counseling, marriage and family, and pastoral counseling programs. Students should note that professional counseling licensure requires the completion of a graduate degree, passing a comprehensive examination, and completing a period of practice supervised by a licensed mental health professional.

Required Courses in addition to the Human Services Core:

Advanced Clinical Intervention:

Choose one of the following:

Professional Leadership:

Choose one of the following:

Subtotal: 57 - 58

Required Electives may be chosen from any concentration, or from the following list of Human Services electives (9 credits required):

Subtotal for Electives: 9

Totals:

Total hours for the major with Mental Health Counseling Concentration 66-67

General Studies 33

Electives 20-21

Total for the Degree 120