Online Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Prepare for a Successful Career as a Licensed Counselor
Begin your career as a Licensed Professional Counselor or National Certified Counselor with the University of New Haven. Our online, low-residency M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is designed to align with state of Connecticut and CACREP standards for licensed counseling professionals.*
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- Duration 3 years
- Cost per Credit $796
- Credit Hours 60
Program Benefits
- Specialize your degree in Forensic Mental Health
- Gain valuable field experience
- Learn from experienced counselors and clinicians
- CACREP accreditation status is currently in process.
Make a Difference and Improve Wellbeing for Diverse Populations
The University of New Haven’s online master’s in clinical mental health counseling program prepares you to advance your career as a licensed professional counselor in a variety of settings.*
As a student, you will develop essential interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills along with the core competencies you need to become an effective, culturally aware, and ethical counselor. Because the curriculum is grounded in advocacy and social justice principles, you will graduate ready to provide mental health services to diverse individuals, groups, and communities.
Featuring 700 hours of supervised clinical training as well as 100% online coursework and two residencies, the online clinical mental health counseling master’s degree can be completed in just three years. You can also choose from an optional concentration in forensic mental health to specialize your studies.
When you complete your program, you will have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to function as a professional clinical mental health counselor. You will be prepared for employment in a variety of settings and able to meet certification and licensure standards as a mental health counselor.
Curriculum
Our competency-based online master’s in clinical mental health counseling curriculum consists of 60 credit hours and 20 courses. Experiential activities inside and outside of the classroom prepare you for high-impact counseling practice. You will complete practicum and internship opportunities, applying what you learn to find solutions to real-world clinical challenges.
Choose from an optional concentration in forensic mental health to customize your learning. As a student, you will study topics like counseling skills and techniques, addiction and substance use counseling, assessment, diversity issues, trauma intervention, and more.
Curriculum DetailsProgram Outcomes
When you complete the online master’s in clinical mental health counseling program, you will be able to:
- Pursue clinical mental health counseling jobs in human services, counseling, and related fields.
- Pursue doctoral study.
- Meet qualifications for certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor.*
- Demonstrate competence in all eight core domains of counseling, as well as the concentration of clinical mental health counseling.
- Synthesize major theoretical concepts in the core counseling curriculum and your concentration area with fieldwork experience.
- Demonstrate, at a professional level, applied intervention skills.
Specialize Your Degree With An Optional Concentration
Career Outlook
The University of New Haven’s online clinical mental health counseling master’s degree prepares you for licensed counseling careers in settings like private or group practice, mental health facilities, community organizations, and government agencies.* With employment for counselors expected to grow 18% through 2032,1 demand for trained mental health practitioners is rising.
Explore Job OptionsAdmission Requirements
To apply for the online clinical mental health counseling master’s program from the University of New Haven, you’ll need:
- A completed online application.
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or recognized institution from another country.
- A Statement of Purpose including program-specific essay questions.
- Two letters of recommendation from people who are in a position to evaluate your professional or academic work.
- Your current résumé/curriculum vitae (CV).
- A 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Interview with the admissions committee, if selected.
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We are proud to offer competitive tuition and high-quality learning opportunities for our students. The online master’s in clinical mental health counseling program is $796 per credit hour and includes 60 credits. To find out more about tuition and fees, visit the link below.
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Our faculty is made up of experienced counselors and clinicians who are conducting research and actively practicing in the field. They work one-on-one with students, providing personal attention and sharing valuable expertise to prepare you for success.
Meet Our FacultyThe online degrees available from the University of New Haven are designed for working professionals and busy adults. As a student, you’ll benefit from flexible program delivery and the same academic rigor as our on-campus programs.
Learn MoreA graduate degree is an investment in your future. We want to make sure you have the information and resources you need to fund your studies. Explore transfer credit options, military benefits, federal aid, and more.
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This program can be completed in three years, depending on transfer credits and how many courses you take at a time.
GMAT or GRE scores are not required for admission into this program.
To apply for the M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, you will need official transcripts, résumé, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.
You do not have to choose a concentration as part of your degree. Students also have the option of pursuing a general program by selecting from a list of approved courses, including courses available in the other concentrations.
When you complete your program, you will have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to function as a professional clinical mental health counselor. You will be prepared for employment in a variety of settings and able to meet certification and licensure standards as a mental health counselor.
Sources:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/substance-abuse-behavioral-disorder-and-mental-health-counselors.htm.
*Click here to learn more about licensure information for the online MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The CACREP accreditation status is currently in process.