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Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS)

The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, is a fully online graduate program of 60 to 63 semester credit hours including 9 hours of supervised field experience (practicum and internship). A one-day residency/clinical training is required for CNSL 6420 (Counseling and Helping Relationship) year one, spring semester, and CNSL 6140 (Group Counseling) year two, spring semester. Residency/clinical training will be offered in person at the Demorest or Athens campus on one Saturday of the semester. Virtual participation options will be provided for out-of-state students. The degree prepares students for employment in a wide variety of positions in community agencies, hospitals, businesses, and institutions. The degree fulfills the academic requirements for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia.

Master of Science Degree

Required Courses

CNSL 6100Theories of Counseling

3
CNSL 6110Family Systems

3
CNSL 6140Group Counseling and Group Work

3
CNSL 6160Assessment and Testing

3
CNSL 6180Lifespan Development

3
CNSL 6200Social and Cultural Foundation

3
CNSL 6210Addictions and Substance Use Counseling

3
CNSL 6230Telemental Health Counseling

3
CNSL 6400Professional Foundations of Counseling

3
CNSL 6410Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling

3
CNSL 6420Counseling and Helping Relationships

3
CNSL 6430Psychopathology and Diagnosis

3
CNSL 6450Practicum

3
CNSL 6480Internship I

3
CNSL 6485Internship II

3
CNSL 6530Career Development and Counseling

3
CNSL 6800Research and Program Evaluation

3
CNSL 6830Crisis, Trauma, and Emergency Intervention Counseling

3
CNSL 6840Special Topics in Counseling

3
CNSL 6840Special Topics in Counseling

3
Total Credit Hours:60
Students will take CNSL 6840 - Special Topics - a minimum of two times, but may take three times.

Total Credit Hours: 60-63