Clinical Mental Health Counseling Track, M.Ed.

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling track is a fully online program of concentration by the Counselor Education Program. This track is CACREP-like and adheres to CACREP accreditation standards. 

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Track Requirements

All students in the Counselor Education M.Ed. program must complete the 27 hours consisting of same 10 courses during their first two semesters. Once students enter their third semester, they may start the School Counseling track. Students in this track must complete an additional 33 course hours consisting of 27 core courses hours and 6 electives hour in their concentration. All classes are offered fully online with virtual synchronous and asynchronous components. More information about the required classes can be found in the table below. 

Courses

Core Courses 27 hours
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration (Required) 27 hours
COUN 7200 Psychopathology 3
COUN 7420 Counseling Children and Adolescents 3
COUN 7430 Ethics and Professional Issues in Counseling 3
COUN 7850 Clinical Mental Health Counseling 3
COUN 7950 Assessment in Counseling 3
COUN 7890 Issues in Mental Health Counseling 3
COUN 7981 Practicum 3
COUN 7991 Internship I 3
COUN 7992 Internship II 3
Electives (Select two courses below) 6 hours
COUN 7020 Expressive Arts in Counseling 3
COUN 7830 Consultation and Advocacy in School Counseling 3
COUN 7930 College and Career Development 3
Total Hours 60 hours

 

Questions

  • More information on the Clinical Mental Health Counseling track of the Counselor Education program can also be obtained by contacting Dr. Katharine Adams at ksadams@valdosta.edu.