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Navigating the requirements of the mental health counseling profession can prove challenging, but through our Clinical Mental Health Counseling master's degree program, you can earn the experience and skills needed to support others through their personal journeys. The coursework and field experience required for this program will help prepare you for the next step in your profession.
Faculty with experience in fields they teach provide you with relevant coursework so you can understand and successfully approach the intricate process of clinical mental health counseling. In addition to learning clinical practice skills, you'll also develop skills in cultural competency and client advocacy. Use those skills with actual clients in counseling settings, taking one class at a time for a flexible path toward your degree.
With a Master of Science in Counseling, become the counselor you want to be and apply reasoning, problem solving and insight to each individual situation to empower and change people’s lives.
The mission of the Masters of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling is to prepare confident, competent, and reflective clinical mental health counselors with the professional dispositions, and demonstrated knowledge and skills in all of the following areas: professional counseling orientation and ethical practice, social and cultural diversity, human growth and development, career development, counseling and helping relationships, group counseling and group work, assessment and testing, and research and program evaluation. Furthermore, students who are preparing to specialize as clinical mental health counselors will demonstrate foundational knowledge and skills necessary to address a wide variety of circumstances within the context of clinical mental health counseling practice.
You will need XXX credits to complete this program, which will be earned from required courses. However, required courses may vary based on previous experience, training or transferable credits.
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In addition to the knowledge and skills related to the University Learning Goals, College of Social Sciences graduating students are intended to attain certain program-specific knowledge, skills and abilities. Therefore, you should be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes by the time you complete this program.
Review the program student learning outcomes (PDF) report for the Master of Science in Counseling with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.
Each college or school creates a set of Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) to describe the knowledge, skills or attitudes that students will possess upon completion of the program of study.
In addition to the knowledge and skills related to the University Learning Goals, College of Social Sciences graduating students are intended to attain certain program-specific knowledge, skills and abilities. Therefore, you should be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes by the time you complete this program.
Review the program student learning outcomes (PDF) report for the Master of Science in Counseling with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.
Each college or school creates a set of Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) to describe the knowledge, skills or attitudes that students will possess upon completion of the program of study.
We believe that students and families should be prepared financially for college and understand gainful employment opportunities before starting any program. So we want to ensure you have the information you need to make an informed choice - information like what it will cost, the skills you'll learn through your chosen program, and the types of occupations the program prepares you for. For important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program:
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) awards programmatic accreditation to the Master of Science in Counseling program at the Utah Campus of University of Phoenix for meeting specific professional and educational standards.
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The University of Phoenix uses a complex assessment process that involves multiple institutional units. This assessment report contains information about program level student learning outcomes (PSLOs) measured on a scheduled cycle. In addition to the data in this report, the program systematically evaluates mastery of student learning during the course development and revision process. The program reviews and analyzes data on student knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions and uses the data to inform program improvement. This additional data is proprietary.
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) awards programmatic accreditation to the Master of Science in Counseling program at the Phoenix Main and Southern Arizona campuses of University of Phoenix for meeting specific professional and educational standards.
View 2016 report
View 2017 report
View 2018 report
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View our core and non-core faculty
MSC/CCMH Program Student Learning Outcome Assessment Report - Arizona Campus
The University of Phoenix uses a complex assessment process that involves multiple institutional units. This assessment report contains information about program level student learning outcomes (PSLOs) measured on a scheduled cycle. In addition to the data in this report, the program systematically evaluates mastery of student learning during the course development and revision process. The program reviews and analyzes data on student knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions and uses the data to inform program improvement. This additional data is proprietary.
Master of Science in Counseling Program Handbook
Master of Science in Counseling\Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Handbook
View our core and non-core faculty
MSC/CCMH Program Student Learning Outcome Assessment Report - Online Campus
The University of Phoenix uses a complex assessment process that involves multiple institutional units. This assessment report contains information about program level student learning outcomes (PSLOs) measured on a scheduled cycle. In addition to the data in this report, the program systematically evaluates mastery of student learning during the course development and revision process. The program reviews and analyzes data on student knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions and uses the data to inform program improvement. This additional data is proprietary.
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
