Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.Ed./M.S.

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Our practice-based program prepares counselors to work in inpatient, outpatient, non-profit, private practice, community agency, governmental, and educational settings.

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Degree Overview

The master’s degree can be completed in five semesters for full-time students taking 12 credit hours per semester. Enrollments can be tailored for part-time students.

Coursework — 60 hours minimum

Offers courses in all eight CACREP common core areas.
Offers specialized classes such as counseling children and adolescents, crisis counseling, and substance use disorders.
Provides diverse practicum and internship placements within a 100 mile radius of Auburn, Ala.

Practicum Course — 3 hours

100 clock hours practical work

Clinical Practice or Internship — 1 to 9 hours

600 clock hours practical work

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Admissions

Application Deadline

February 1 for Fall semester admission

Application Requirements

For the admission process, you will need to provide the following:

All official transcripts
3 reference forms
TOEFL report (for international students)
Statement of intent
Interviews are required
Graduate School application and payment

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Accreditation

The master’s program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Program Highlights

2016-17

24 students graduated.
- 100% of these students received the BRACE fellowship and $10,000 in training funding.
Of this group, 92% passed the National Counselor Exam (NCE) and obtained the National Counselor Credential (NCC).
Of this group, 100% of students successfully passed the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE).
100% of our graduates successfully transitioned to their professional goals:
- 92% pursued counseling employment opportunities
- 8% enrolled in counseling doctoral programs.
21 students admitted into the program.

2017-18

21 students graduated.
- 100% of these students received the BRACE fellowship and $10,000 in training funding.
Of this group, 91% passed the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE)
100% of our graduates successfully transitioned to their professional goals:
- 99% pursued counseling employment opportunities
- 1% enrolled in a counseling doctoral program.
23 new students admitted into the program.

2018-19

21 students are graduating from the program
- 100% of these students received the BRACE fellowship and $10,000 in training funding.
Of this group, 100% passed the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE)
24 new students admitted into the program

2019-20

25 new students admitted into the program

Faculty

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Cost & Financial Support

At a Glance

DEGREE TYPE: Master of Education (M.Ed.) or Master of Science (M.S.)
FORMAT: Online or On Campus
CREDITS REQUIRED: 60 Hours Minimum
ON CAMPUS COST: Starts at $546/credit hr + fees
ONLINE COST: Starts at $630/credit hr

Contact Us

Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.Ed./M.S.

Jessica Tyler, Ph.D.,
Program Coordinator

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