Master of Science (MS) in Human Services
Mental Health Counseling Specialization
School of Human Services
The online master's degree in the mental health counseling specialization will prepare you to work as a mental health counselor within institutional, community, and private practice settings.
*Through academic studies and clinical training, you will learn to apply varied mental health approaches to contemporary practice, assessment, and treatment.
*This accredited counseling education program requires course work, field training, and two six-day residencies.
Residency Requirements: Two six-day, face-to-face residencies.
*Please note that while this program prepares you for the licensure examinations, it does not guarantee you will receive a license.
- ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: January 6, 2025
- COST PER 4-CREDIT COURSE: $1,520
- (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment)
- TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 92 credits
 
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Core Courses:
- HS 814 - Theories of Personality - 4 credits
- HS 815 - Professional and Scientific Ethics - 4 credits
- HS 821 - Mental Health Counseling - 4 credits
- HS 834 - Ethnic and Cultural Awareness- 4 credits
- HS 839 - Theories of Psychotherapy - 4 credits
- HS 841 - Group Counseling and Psychotherapy - 4 credits
- HS 852 - Personal Growth Seminar - 4 credits
- HS 5002 - Survey of Research in Human Development and Behavior - 4 credits
- HS 5006 - Survey of Research Methodology - 4 credits
- HS 5106 - Assessment, Tests, and Measures - 4 credits
- HS 5107 - Principles of Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment - 4 credits
All academic courses listed below are 10-week online courses. Each includes specific residency days or field experience. Learners must complete prerequisites and residency or field training requirements to be eligible to complete each course in the sequence.
- HS 5900* - Counselor Education Pre-Practicum Course I - 4 quarter credits
- HS -R5900* - Counselor Education Pre-Practicum Laboratory I - non-credit
- HS 5901* - Counselor Education Pre-Practicum Course II - 4 quarter credits
- HS -R5901* - Counselor Education Pre-Practicum Laboratory II - non-credit
- HS 9002 - Clinical Practicum (100 hours) - 4 credits
- HS 9031 - Clinical Internship I (300 hours) - 4 credits
- HS 9032 - Clinical Internship II (300 hours) - 4 credits
- HS 9033 - Clinical Internship III (300 hours) - 4 credits
Specialization Courses:
- HS 849 - Health Advocacy in the Community - 4 credits
- HS 871 - Marriage and Family Systems - 4 credits
- HS 879 - Life Planning and Career Development - 4 credits
- HS 5108 - Foundations of Addictive and Compulsive Behavior - 4 credits
- HS 5990 - Integrative Project - 4 credits
One Elective Course
- Choose one from the following courses:
- HS 825 - Human Sexuality - 4 credits
- HS 854 - Child and Adolescent Counseling - 4 credits
- HS 869 - Families, Systems, and Health Care - 4 credits
- HS 872 - Marriage & Marital Therapy - 4 credits
- HS 876 - Methods of Family Research - 4 credits
- HS 877 - Family Therapy Theory and Methods - 4 credits
- HS 881 - Health in the Workplace - 4 credits
- HS 8212 - History of the Juvenile Criminal Justice System - 4 credits
- HS 8300 - Diversity in the Workplace - 4 credits
- PSY 7230 - Adolescent Psychology - 5 credits
- PSY 7330 - Psychopharmacology - 5 credits
- PSY 8420 - Multicultural Issues in Addiction - 5 credits
Check your state licensure requirements. The ability to practice as a licensed counselor, therapist, or mental health professional — independently and without supervision — is regulated in all states. If you intend to seek licensure or certification, check the program requirements for licensure or certification in your home state. State regulations vary regarding education requirements for professional licensure.
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