The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Emory & Henry University School of Health Sciences is primarily offered through a remote, online format. The exceptions to the remote, online format are two weeklong, in-person course intensives held during the Fall and Spring semesters of the first year of the program. The CMHC program utilizes a cohort model and is a 60-credit, 24-month program.
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 should be interpersonally skilled and culturally competent counselors prepared to work in a variety of settings and meet the needs of underserved populations. The program is accredited and 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.
- Two letters of recommendation from professionals.
- Statement of interest limited to two pages addressing short- and long-term career goals and fit 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 Admissions Committee will evaluate the course (s), 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.