Program Details
The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is an online counseling degree from Walden University that is designed for professionals who wish to help clients cope with daily life and overcome their challenges. The curriculum provides the knowledge and skills needed to help others develop their strengths, lead more productive and fulfilling lives, and find their own solutions to problems in life while also helping the students gain confidence, qualifications, and critical thinking skills that will help them be successful counselors. You will study the latest counseling theories, evidence-based research, and tools for preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental health disorders. Coursework covers a wide variety of topics and provides numerous skills so students will be able to promote mental health and wellness ethically, competently, and with respect for diverse cultures while also applying sound legal practices in their professions. Graduates are prepared to:
- Evaluate effective treatment strategies
- Choose appropriate diagnostic intervention processes
- Assess the impact of biological and neurological mechanisms on mental health
- Develop strategies for interfacing with outside stakeholders
- Apply essential counseling skills across multiple settings that are culturally and ethically relevant
Upon completion you are prepared to sit for licensure.
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Walden University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.5 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Additional Materials May Be Requested, Official College Transcript(s)
Additional Info
- Students must complete two pre-practicum labs on campus.
Restricted States
Idaho, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota