Online Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Program Overview

This online Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares students for licensure as professional counselors. It emphasizes interpersonal and communication skills, advocacy, and social justice principles. The program includes 700 hours of supervised clinical training and 100% online coursework, with an optional concentration in Forensic Mental Health. Graduates are qualified for careers in human services, counseling, and related fields, meeting the growing demand for trained mental health practitioners.

Program Outline

Program: Online Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Degree Overview:

• **Prepares students for licensure as professional counselors in diverse settings.

• **Develops essential interpersonal and communication skills.

• **Grounded in advocacy and social justice principles for culturally competent care.

• **Features 700 hours of supervised clinical training and 100% online coursework.

• **Completable in 3 years, with an optional residency.

• **Optional concentration in Forensic Mental Health.

Outline:

• **60 credit hours, 20 courses.

• **Experiential activities inside and outside the classroom.

• **Practicum and internship opportunities.

• **Concentration in Forensic Mental Health (optional).

• Topics: Counseling skills and techniques, addiction and substance use counseling, assessment, diversity issues, trauma intervention, law, and more.

Assessment:

Assessment methods:

• Exams
• Assignments
• Projects
• Presentations
• Portfolio

Assessment criteria:

• **Demonstrate knowledge and skills in counseling principles and techniques.

• **Apply theoretical concepts to real-world situations.

• **Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients, colleagues, and other professionals.

• **Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior.

Teaching:

• **Experienced counselors and clinicians as faculty.

• **One-on-one attention and personalized learning.

• **Flexible program delivery for working professionals and busy adults.

Careers:

• **Licensed Professional Counselor jobs in human services, counseling, and related fields.

• **Doctoral study.

Other:

• **Program accredited by CACREP.

• **Tuition: $796 per credit hour for 60 credits.

• **Faculty actively involved in research and practice.

• **Transfer credit options available.

• **Financial aid and scholarships available.
• [Admissions requirements](https://www.newhaven.edu/admissions)