Find out more about Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health & Rehabilitation Counseling

Program Details

The master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling prepares students for licensure as a professional counselor in their state, as well as national certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. The curriculum includes components of both academic training and fieldwork experience in the student’s local area.

Students will become skilled in a full range of clinical areas including ethics, counseling theories and techniques, and diagnosis. Graduates have found employment in fields including vocational rehabilitation, mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, crisis counseling, family counseling, and more. A specialization in Alcohol and Addictions Counseling can be added to the program with additional credit hours. 

Topics studied in this online master’s in counseling degree program include:

• Medical aspects of disability
• Crisis and trauma counseling
• Case management and community resources
• Assessment and evaluation
• Research and program evaluation
• Human growth and development

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