Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S.

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below. In addition, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation.The department website provides an overview of the program, admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/counseling-and-school-psychology/programs. 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (60 CREDITS)

Core Requirements (18 Credits)
MHS 540 – Introduction to Assessment in Counseling & School Psychology
MHS 568 – Counseling and Lifespan Development 
MHS 569 – Theories of Counseling
MHS 572 – Career Counseling 
MHS 578 – Social and Cultural Diversity ('B' or better)
MHS 691 – Research and Evaluations in Schools in Clinical Mental Health Settings

Advanced Counseling Courses (6 Credits)
MHS 550 – Counseling Skills & Techniques 
MHS 656 – Group Counseling ('B' or better)

Advanced CMHC Courses (21 Credits)
MHS 595 – Orientation and Ethics in Clinical Mental Health Counseling ('B' or better)
MHS 571 – Diagnosis of Psychological Disorders 
MHS 554 – Treatment of Psychological Disorders 
MHS 549 – Crisis Counseling 
MHS 521 – Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders 
MHS 601 – Advanced Counseling Skills and Techniques
MHS 605 – Children and Family Counseling 
3 Credits in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Electives MHS 502, 541, 546, 551, 575, 580, or 680.

Field Work (15 Credits)
Practicum and Internship at a counseling and fieldwork site
MHS 552 – Practicum Supervision in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
MHS 553 – Practicum & Seminar in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
MHS 676 – Internship & Seminar in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – 4 credits each semester for 2 semesters, for a total of 8 credits

Capstone (0 Credits)
A comprehensive examination is required.