Master of Science in Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Troy University

The Clinical Mental Health Program is designed to train mental health counselors. This 60-semester hour program has been tailored to meet educational standards for state licensure and national counseling credentials.

The program is designed to provide students with knowledge of theory, application of counseling skills to various agency populations, knowledge of both normal and pathological development and behavior, and expertise in treatment planning.

Objectives for Clinical Mental Health Counseling:

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program seeks to prepare graduates who have achieved the following:

1. An in-depth knowledge of professional ethics, including an understanding of ethical issues and applications

2. An active professional identity as evidenced by participating in professional associations, such as the American Counseling Association

3. A strong knowledge base regarding counseling facilitation skills, theories, and techniques

4. An understanding of human development, both normal and abnormal

5. Culturally sensitive skills to ensure the ability to work with diverse populations

6. An understanding of career development and related life factors

7. An understanding of theoretical and experiential concepts of group work

8. An understanding of individual and group approaches to assessment and evaluations.

9. An understanding of research methods, statistical analysis, needs assessment, and program evaluation.