The Master of Arts in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness is a comprehensive 60-credit program designed to prepare you for a career as licensed mental health counselor. This program emphasizes the development of counseling competencies in understanding diverse populations across the lifespan, promoting social justice, and fostering wellness. As a graduate of this program, you will meet the academic requirements for licensure and diagnostic privilege in New York State and gain practical experience through a practicum and internship.
Core Course Sequence
The core curriculum for the Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness program is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in mental health counseling. Courses cover topics such as human development, counseling theories, multicultural counseling, and ethics. Our unique curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical skills, ensuring that you are well-prepared for your future career in diverse settings. By the time you graduate, you will have developed strong therapeutic, clinical assessment, and cultural competence skills for effective mental health counseling. Courses are carefully selected to ensure that you can confidently address a wide range of mental health issues and promote overall wellness for your future clients.
Sample Elective Courses
- Social Justice Practice for Counselors
- Trauma: Theoretical and Clinical Perspectives
- Substance Related and Addictive Disorders
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Culminating Experience
The culminating experience in the Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness program includes a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship. These field experiences are conducted in accredited mental health facilities, providing students with hands-on practice in real-world settings. During the practicum, you will engage in activities such as intake assessments, clinical evaluations, and formulating counseling strategies. The internship offers extensive supervised counseling practice, allowing you to apply your knowledge and skills under the guidance of licensed professionals. These experiences are crucial for developing practical expertise and preparing for successful careers as mental health counselors.
CPC Exam Required
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