Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MSED
Interim Program Director: Dr. Rene' Hauser
Website: https://www.sbu.edu/academics/clinical-mental-health-counseling
This degree is designed for individuals who wish to serve as counselors in community-based agencies - for example, mental health, social services, college counseling and probations. The degree provides extended research-based knowledge and skill development in the areas of group and individual counseling, testing, diagnosis and treatment planning.
Information About Mental Health Counselor License & School Counselor Certification
Students who successfully complete the CMH program are eligible to apply for the license for mental health counselors. Consult this website for the details regarding all of the license requirements: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/mhp. For the mental health license, there are additional state requirements beyond the degree. Please check the above website for specific information.
The degree in Counselor Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling does not meet the criteria for professional teaching certification in the state of New York; the degree in School Counseling does meet such requirements.
Admission Requirements
The admission committee reviews the following in considering candidates for this program:
- Application for admission
- Statement of Intent/writing sample (questions provided)
- Transcripts from all colleges previously attended
- Two Professional References (i.e. former professor, supervisor, colleague). — Ability to do graduate work. References from family or friends will not be considered
- Interview
- Additional information, if requested by program director
Clinical Experience Requirements
Students are expected to complete a Practicum and two track-specific Internships, each involving 300 clock hours. Site supervisors must have at least three years of experience, be a licensed mental health provider, and hold the qualifications as dictated by the Office of Professions. The placement process is a collaborative effort between students and the Director of Program Administration.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 60 | |
| RESEARCH METHODS IN THE EDUCATION PROFESSION | ||
| COUNSELOR EDUCATION PROGRAM ORIENTATION | ||
| INTRO TO THE PROFESSION OF COUNSELING | ||
| ADVANCED HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT | ||
| THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES OF COUNSELING | ||
| DIAGNOSIS OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY | ||
| GROUP COUNSELING | ||
| PSYCH TESTING & ASSESSMENT | ||
| CAREER COUNSELING | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PRACTICE | ||
| PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING | ||
| INTERNSHIP I:CLIN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSEL | ||
| INTERNSHIP II: CMHC | ||
| INTRVEN FOR SCHOOL & CMH COUNSELING | ||
| ETHICAL &LEGAL ISSUES IN CMH COUNSELING | ||
| MGMT CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNS PROGS | ||
| MULTICULT COUNSELING | ||
| HUMAN SEXUALITY ISSUES IN COUNSELING | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO ADDICTIONS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO CRISIS COUNSELING | ||
| FAMILY & COUPLES COUNSELING | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO PLAY THERAPY | ||
| WRITTEN COMPREHENSIVES | ||
| CHILD ABUSE PREV | ||
Exit Criteria
In order to be awarded the degree in Counselor Education — Clinical Mental Health, student will be evaluated on the following exit criteria:
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Successful completion of the internship
- Demonstration of appropriate professional dispositions
- Successful completion of the comprehensive examination