Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
CMHC Program Overview
Meet the behavioral and mental health needs of the times with Spalding University’s Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This innovative program empowers each student to discover and grow as they prepare for a career of promoting peace and justice. Develop your knowledge, skills and creativity through guidance from expert faculty and collaboration with a diverse student body.
- 60 credit hours
- Cohort model program
- Complete your program in two years
- One practicum and two internships
- Graduate prepared for the National Counselor Exam (NCE)
Courses
Spalding’s CMHC curriculum includes 45 credit hours of core courses, 9 credit hours of field experience courses and 6 hours of elective courses. Prepare to practice through core courses such as Counseling Theories, Multicultural Counseling and Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment. Find your fit in the mental health profession through field work and electives like School Counseling, Human Sexuality and Advocacy.
Admission Requirements
Eager to care? Discover how Spalding’s MA in CMHC can prepare you for a career of compassion.
Fall 2024 Application Deadline:
June 7, 2024
Accreditation
Spalding University’s fully-accredited Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program meets or exceeds CACREP quality standards, reflecting our commitment to providing the highest level of professional preparation for all students. Accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) is the recognized gold standard for mental health counseling training.
Tuition
Prepare to promote peace and justice with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Learn about tuition and fees for our MA-CMHC program, as well as your financial aid options.
Find Possibility in the Heart of the City
DISCOVER YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL
The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling will equip you to meet the needs of the times — the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that roles for substance abuse, behavioral disorder and mental health counselors will grow by 17% between 2024 and 2034, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.
High-Impact Career Preparation
Practice the possibilities. Graduates from the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling will be prepared to practice in a variety of settings, including:
- Addiction Treatment Centers
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Hospitals
- Private Practices
- Rehabilitation Facilities
- Schools
The mission of the School of Clinical Mental Health Counseling is to prepare students to meet the behavioral and mental health needs of a multicultural and pluralistic society. The CMHC faculty attempt to live this in and outside of the classroom. Our research and classes emphasize relationships. I believe that it is within a safe space that learning is at its best and students are most successful.
Jason S. Jordan, Chair of the School of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Meet Spalding’s Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling faculty.
Accreditation & Reports
Spalding University’s fully-accredited Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program meets or exceeds CACREP quality standards, reflecting our commitment to providing the highest level of professional preparation for all students. Accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) is the recognized gold standard for mental health counseling training.
Students graduating from the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree at Spalding University are eligible to sit for the National Counselor Examination (NCE), the certification exam required to become a licensed counselor.
Contact Us
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Call (502) 873-4469
At Spalding, we value learning and the promotion of peace and justice. Our Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling employs a cohort model that collaborates with students in safe learning spaces. You’ll use your knowledge, skill and creativity to develop a place in mental health that’s in line with your professional interests and goals. You’ll be ready to meet the behavioral and mental health needs of your clients from a wellness perspective, focusing on personal strengths rather than negative behaviors.
Spalding University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program was most recently accredited in August 2023 and received the maximum of eight (8) years CACREP accreditation.
