Graduate students in the clinical mental health counseling program develop the foundational knowledge and skills to provide effective clinical services to a variety of diverse populations. As a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), our students can look forward to coursework and field experiences that meet the highest training standards of the counseling profession. Successful graduates of our program are eligible for initial licensure as counselors in Kentucky, Ohio, and a number of additional states.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
A graduate degree in clinical mental health counseling, together with the requisite post-master’s experience and licensure, allows one to provide counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults in community and agency settings. One of the benefits of a degree in clinical mental health counseling is that graduates are not only equipped to help individuals navigate normal life challenges (e.g., bereavement, relationship problems), but also help those who are struggling with more severe interpersonal and mental health difficulties (e.g., major depression disorder, social anxiety disorder).
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
In addition to training well-prepared counselors, the clinical mental health counseling program aims to create a local community of students and professors who are committed to supporting each other in their professional development.
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6 May 2024, 19 August 2024, 13 January 2025
College of Health and Human Services
Nunn Drive/ 455 Founders Hall,
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS,
Kentucky,
41099, United States
To be eligible for admission applicants must have the following qualifications: A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with an overall minimum 2.75 undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Undergraduate coursework must contain 48 semester credits (or equivalent in quarter hours) in the liberal arts. Baccalaureate degree must show completion of a statistics course with a grade of C- or higher.
English Language Requirements:
The minimum scores for admission to programs are below. Keep in mind that you only need to submit ONE of the following:
TOEFL: 79 IBT or 550 PBT
IELTS: 6.5 band
Application deadline: Oct/01 for Spring; June/01 for Fall.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.