Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. (Online)

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/programs/clinical-mental-health-counseling-ms. 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (60 CREDITS)

Core Requirements (60 Credits)
MHS 521 – Addiction and Psychopharmacology
MHS 540 – Assessment in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
MHS 549 – Crisis and Trauma-Informed Counseling
MHS 550 – Counseling Microskills and the Helping Relationship ('B' or better)
MHS 552 – Practicum Supervision in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
MHS 553 – Practicum Group Supervision in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
MHS 554 – Treatment Planning in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
MHS 568 – Lifespan Development and Mental Health
MHS 569 – Counseling Theories & Helping Relationship
MHS 571 – Clinical Diagnosis & Case Conceptualization
MHS 572 – Career and Life-Work Balance Issues in Counseling
MHS 578 – Diversity & Social Justice in Counseling ('B' or better)
MHS 595 – Introduction to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Profession ('B' or better)
MHS 601 –Advanced Counseling Skills Residency
MHS 605 –Counseling Children and Families
MHS 656 – Group Counseling and Group Work ('B' or better)
MHS 676 – Internship Group Supervision in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – 4 credits each semester for 2 semesters, for a total of 8 credits
MHS 691 – Counseling Research and Program Evaluation

Directed Elective (3 Credits)
MHS 580 – Counseling Queer & Trans People

Capstone (0 Credits)
A comprehensive examination is required.