Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Why a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduate Degree From Le Moyne?
From a clinical mental health counselor to a child and family treatment therapist to a victim’s advocate or clinical case manager, your options for a meaningful career with a master of science in clinical mental health counseling (CMHC) are endless.
To meet the increasing demand for mental health counselors in our communities, Le Moyne’s CMHC graduate degree program equips you to work in counseling, therapy, wellness and many different support careers.
As a graduate, you’ll be an informed, caring, competent and ethical mental health practitioner, ready to enhance the overall well-being of your community.
The Future of Mental Health on the Heights
Two years. 60 credit hours. 700 hours of clinical experience. You’ll be in the field in no time.
The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree
This program allows you to complete 60 credit hours of coursework within two years. Classes are held in the late afternoon and early evening to support working professionals. All summer and winter classes are held online. Small cohorts of 15 students move collectively through the coursework as a community. You’ll complete 700 hours of clinical experience, which includes three practicum credits and 12 internship credits to meet the requirements and licensure standards for New York State.
CMHC Courses
Our curriculum explores values, perceptions, cultures, techniques and interventions for the prevention and treatment of a broad range of mental health issues and explores behaviors of clients from a variety of backgrounds and developmental stages.
CMHC Admissions
Admission is open to students with a bachelor’s degree completed (or scheduled to be complete by the time our program begins). Although any major is welcome, we see most applicants from majors in human services, psychology, counseling or related fields. Applicants are required to successfully complete prerequisite courses in introductory psychology, introductory counseling, abnormal psychology and research methods by the start of the program.
Connect with the Office of Graduate Admission
Choosing your graduate program is one of the most important decisions you’ll make on your professional journey. The Office of Graduate Admission has a full suite of events on campus, virtually and in the community to help you determine the best path for you.
From rehabilitation counseling to marriage and family training to health and human services, our faculty brings decades of in-the-field experiences to the classroom.
New York State Licensure
The curriculum is designed to lead to eligibility to apply for a limited permit, provide preparation for the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam, and eventual full licensure as a mental health counselor in New York State. It should be noted that licensure in New York includes a background check. The licensure requirements can be found at: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/mhp/mhclic.htm. Each student will be responsible for applying for licensure upon completion of the degree.
The M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Le Moyne College holds Diagnostic Privilege Designation. Once licensed, graduates of this program will have the appropriate diagnostic education to quality for their own Diagnostic Privilege permit.
I always wanted to be a counselor, and Le Moyne’s CMHC program made that dream a reality. I had to work full-time while in school, and I lived an hour away, but this program always made education accessible to me. I’m so grateful I found this program, its faculty and its fellow participants.”
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