Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Do you have a passion for helping others and making a positive impact on their lives? The BGSU master’s program in clinical mental health counseling will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a highly qualified and ethical counselor.
BGSU offers state-of-the-art training in an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
- Develop the cultural competency needed to serve a diverse clientele.
- Learn to advocate for your clients and create positive change within the mental health system with our social justice focus.
- Be valued in inclusive and diverse learning environments.
Enroll full or part time. Most classes in our 60-credit hour program are held on campus in the evening – perfect for working professionals.
The clinical mental health counseling program establishes high academic and professional competence standards consistent with state and national standards for clinical counseling licensure. The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Program highlights
- Flexibility. The clinical mental health counseling master’s program may be completed full time or part time, with open enrollment in the fall. Evening classes allow you to pursue your degree while continuing to work.
- Proven results. The BGSU CACREP-accredited program enjoys an outstanding reputation among counseling professionals. Our students have over a 97% pass rate on the national counseling exam. 100% are employed within 180 days of graduation.
- Emphasis on personal growth. In-depth self-awareness activities are integrated into each course.
- Experienced faculty who care. You will learn from experienced practitioner-focused professors with a combined 80 years of field experience. They get to know each student in order to help them achieve their professional goals.
- Open to all. You may apply to the clinical mental health counseling master’s program no matter what your undergraduate degree is in.
- Quality classroom experiences. Courses integrate learning discovery, scholarship and engagement.
97% of clinical mental health counseling graduates pass the national counseling exam.
Career opportunities
Demand for clinical mental health counselors is high. Employment in the field is projected to grow 18% from 2022-32, much faster than the average for all occupations (source: Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Graduates of the BGSU clinical mental health counseling graduate program are well prepared to work in a variety of settings, including agencies, private practices and hospitals. This work can be reimbursed by insurance, and your degree can help you become licensed across the nation.
Quick Facts from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
100% of graduates are employed in the counseling field within 180 days of graduation.
Curriculum
The master's degree program requires a diverse range of courses in clinical counseling. It is a 60-credit hour program that can be taken:
- Full time – an average of 2.5 years to complete degree
- Part time – an average of 4-5 years to complete degree
Sample courses
- Play Therapy
- Brief Counseling
- Human Sexuality in Counseling
- Special Topics in Counseling
The clinical mental health counseling program is offered through the School of Counseling, Higher Education, Leadership and Foundations in the College of Education and Human Development.
Updated: 09/19/2024 09:41AM