Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

About the Program

The Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling at Columbus State University will prepare you to work in a variety of community settings including, but not limited to, mental health centers, community agencies, hospitals, residential treatment centers, corrections, or other helping or human service-oriented programs. As a mental health professional, your diverse experience and training will empower others to transform their future. The program’s creative design offers a combination of hybrid, online, and face-to-face courses to facilitate multiple learning environments.

The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at CSU is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The 60 semester hour degree program with flex your creative muscles in the eight areas of:

• Human Growth and Development
• Social and Cultural Foundations
• The Helping Relationship
• Group Dynamics and Processes
• Lifestyle/Career Development
• Appraisal of Individual
• Research and Evaluation
• Professional Orientation

Counselors inspire collaboration across fields by working with health professionals in a broad range of areas to provide therapeutic care at hospitals, nursing homes, community agencies, and even corporations. Many successful graduates gain the knowledge and skills needed to pursue private practice. Align your degree with your career goals, while making a difference.