Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling (M.S.) Program Requirements for 2023-2024

M.S. in Mental Health Counseling

It is recommended that you have completed undergraduate courses in abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, research methods, theories of personality, statistics, and tests and measurement.

Requirements

The number of credits for each course is designated in parentheses after the course title.

  • GMHC 500 - Mental Health Counseling as a Profession (3)
  • GMHC 510 - Counseling Theories and Strategies (3)
  • GMHC 515 - Social and Cultural Diversity (3)
  • GMHC 520 - Assessment in Counseling (3)
  • GMHC 525 - Psychopathology and Differential Diagnosis (3)
  • GMHC 530 - Treatment Planning and Intervention (3)
  • GMHC 540 - Group Theory and Process (3)
  • GMHC 550 - Counseling Practicum (3)
  • GMHC 575 - Research and Program Evaluation (3)
  • GMHC 585 - Biological Foundations of Behavior and Psychopharmacological Interventions (3)
  • GMHC 590 - Assessment & Intervention of Childhood & Adolescent Disorders (3)
  • GMHC 600 - Family and Partner Counseling (3)
  • GMHC 603 - Human Development in Counseling (3)
  • GMHC 610 - Adult Lifestyle and Career Counseling (3)
  • GMHC 620 - Crisis and Trauma Counseling (3)
  • GMHC 630 - Substance Use Counseling (3)
  • GMHC 650 - Counseling Internship (9)
  • GMHC XXX (3)

Total: 60 credits

Student Outcomes

Certificate of Advanced Study

The basic program for the Certificate of Advanced Study entails a total of 18 credit hours: 12 credits of coursework and 6 credits of supervised internship that require a minimum of 600 clock hours providing mental health counseling services in an approved clinical setting under supervision.

Requirements

The number of credits for each course is designated in parentheses after the course title.

  • GMHC 500 - Mental Health Counseling as a Profession (3)
  • GMHC 525 - Psychopathology and Differential Diagnosis (3)
  • GMHC 530 - Treatment Planning and Intervention (3)
  • GMHC 585 - Biological Foundations of Behavior and Psychopharmacological Interventions (3)
  • GMHC 650 - Counseling Internship (6)

Total: 18 credits

Undergraduate Students- Fast-Track to M.S. Mental Health Counseling

The Department of Psychology also offers a five-year fast-track program with the Master's in Mental Health Counseling which allows students to complete their undergraduate degree early and transition into the graduate program during their fourth year. Please discuss the program with the Department of Psychology.

Note: The program requirements listed are for the current academic year. Past and future program requirements may differ. Visit the catalog website to access current and past catalogs.