Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MSED
Department Chair: Dr. Chad Luke
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 | |
| COUNSELOR EDUCATION PROGRAM ORIENTATION | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING: ETHICAL, LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL ISSUES | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF HELPING RELATIONSHIPS | ||
| COUNSELING THEORIES | ||
| ESSENTIALS OF CULTURALLY RESPONSIBLE COUNSELING | ||
| GROUP COUNSELING | ||
| ADVANCED HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT | ||
| RESEARCH METHODS IN THE EDUCATION PROFESSION | ||
| CAREER COUNSELING | ||
| DIAGNOSIS IN COUNSELING | ||
| PSYCH TESTING & ASSESSMENT | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PRACTICE | ||
| CHILD CENTERED PLAY THERAPY | ||
| CREATIVE APPROACHES IN COUNSELING | ||
| PRACTICUM IN CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING | ||
| TRAUMA, GRIEF & CRISIS COUNSELING | ||
| SUBSTANCE, PROCESS & BEHAVORIAL USE DISORDERS | ||
| NEUROSCIENCE FOR COUNSELORS | ||
| FAMILY & COUPLES COUNSELING | ||
| SUPERVISION, COUNSULTATION & PROFESSIONAL ISSUES | ||
| INTERNSHIP I:CLIN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSEL | ||
| INTERNSHIP II: CMHC | ||
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