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Combine the richness of the Catholic faith with evidence-based, effective therapy practices through the master of arts degree program in clinical mental health counseling at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. This two-year graduate program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Of the Franciscan students who took the National Counselor Examination, required by most states for independent licensing, 100 percent passed in the last three years. This hands-on counseling degree features internships and practicums so you’re prepared for a wide range of counseling jobs in a variety of settings or to pursue your PhD after graduation.
Committed to Catholic and human values
On the Ohio campus, you’ll learn from full-time Franciscan University faculty with 100 years of combined experience. These expert scholars and committed Catholics actively work within the profession so that you gain awareness of current clinical practices. They are committed to Catholic and human values, the most foundational of which is the dignity and worth of the human person. You can expect to complete this program within two years.
Here are just a few other ways Franciscan’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s degree program stands out from the rest:
With your clinical mental health counseling master’s degree from Franciscan University in Ohio, you’ll be well positioned for a variety of counseling jobs and employment settings, including community mental health agencies and substance abuse treatment facilities. Nearly 90 percent of our graduates find employment within one year of graduation. Some of our students also continue on to receive their PhDs after graduation.
Graduate Programs for Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduates
Potential Job Titles for Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduates
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program aligns itself with the mission of Franciscan University of Steubenville by training students to embody Franciscan values and charisms as helping professionals. In particular, the CMHC Program’s mission is to educate professional counselors who can be instruments of healing for those in need of mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual renewal. The Program is grounded in a philosophical anthropology informed by a Catholic understanding of the human person. With a commitment to Christian and human values, the most important of which is a value on the dignity and worth of the person, and with a dedication to training professional counselors in contemporary practices informed by research, the program aims to:
Graduates from this program will receive the academic and experiential foundations that will enable them to specialize in a variety of counselor roles, such as community mental health counselors, pastoral counselors, drug and alcohol counselors, college counselors, and relationship counselors. The program has the goal of providing educational foundations that enable its graduates to enter professionally satisfying careers, serve others to the best of their abilities, and develop a capacity for intellectual, professional, and personal growth.
The CMHC Program offers students an opportunity to pursue specialized areas study while in the program. Each concentration includes one required course and two electives. Students can complete two concentrations within the 60 hour program.:
Gaining admission to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is simple, and we are ready to help you navigate the process. Here are the things we need:
Email them to GradAdmissions@franciscan.edu
Or mail them to:
Graduate Admissions
1235 University Blvd.
Steubenville, Ohio 43952
The costs associated with Clinical Mental Health Counseling program include:
If you have any questions or need help please contact Graduate Admissions at GradAdmissions@franciscan.edu or (740) 284-5239
The accelerated BA/MA Degree Option allows qualifying students to complete a bachelor degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling within 5 years of full-time study (including a summer semester after year 4). Admission to the CMHC Program through the BA/MA accelerated track is available to undergraduate psychology students at Franciscan University who have a 3.3 GPA and meet all admissions criteria. Students generally apply in the second semester of their junior year, though they are advised to plan for the accelerated option starting in their freshman year.
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Receive education, social support, and mentoring through the Graduate Counseling Association, a student led organization for students in the graduate clinical mental health counseling program.
Get involved in Chi Sigma Iota (CSI), an international honor society that values academic and professional excellence in counseling. The CSI chapter at Franciscan in Ohio plans professional development and social events throughout the year, providing you with numerous opportunities to network and to expand your knowledge and skills.
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The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Students in their last semester of coursework are eligible to sit for the National Counselor Exam (NCE), which is administered by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).
The Franciscan University Clinical Mental Health program’s Comprehensive Assessment Plan and Annual report is now available:
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