January 2024 University Catalog with April Addendum

Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Learners in the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program who are seeking a professional counselor license in North Carolina must complete at least one 5-quarter-credit practicum course in order to satisfy that state’s requirements. Capella University has designed COUN6301 to fulfill the program requirements for these learners or learners from other states who may need a 5-quarter-credit practicum course.

Learners in the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program who need to enhance their knowledge in the area of psychopharmacology for licensure purposes may register for COUN5268. This course is in addition to the program requirements.

The CACREP-accredited Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program is designed to prepare learners to serve as clinical mental health counselors for a diverse population of clients in various therapeutic settings. The program seeks to deliver its curriculum through a dynamic, interactive, and collaborative learning environment and provides learners with a strong theoretical foundation in the field of mental health counseling and knowledge and skills in associated areas of wellness theory and research, relationship building, assessment and treatment, cultural competence, and ethical practice.

Specializations

General Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Addiction Treatment and Recovery
Child and Adolescent Counseling