The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health counseling Program is offered on the Emory & Henry College School of Health Sciences Campus in Marion. The CMHC program is a 60 credit, 24-month program, consisting of six consecutive semesters.
Program Mission
The mission of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is to graduate competent entry level clinical mental health counselors who play an active role in enhancing community wellness. Graduates of the program should be interpersonally skilled and culturally competent counselors who are prepared to work in a variety of setting, and to meet the needs of those who are underserved. The program is designed to be accredited and is based on humanistic values, honoring the worth, dignity and potential of all people.
Requirements For Admission
- Hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Have a minimum overall GPA of 2.75.
- Three letters of recommendation from professionals.
- Statement of interest limited to two pages addressing short and long term career goals and fit with with the counseling profession.
- Participation in a group interview.
- For students not meeting the aforementioned GPA requirement, conditional admission to the program may be permitted on a case by case basis. continuation in the program as a degree-seeking student is contingent upon fulfilling specific requirements stipulated in the conditional admission letter.
Transfer Credit
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program may accept up to 9 credits of counseling coursework on a case by case basis. The coursework must have been completed at a regionally accredited institution and also from a program accredited by CACREP. The course(s) will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee of the program, including a faculty member with expertise in the area of the course being considered.
Please refer to the Program's Student Handbook for details on all academic policies.