Mental Health Counseling, M.A.

The curriculum integrates foundational theory, counseling practice, assessment, research literacy, multicultural competence, and advanced clinical interventions.

Core coursework includes ethics, counseling theories, lifespan development, psychopathology, multicultural counseling, assessment, and advanced clinical interventions.

A minimum of two electives are required and can be drawn from several areas tied to faculty expertise, including child and family mental health, gender, sexuality, and marginalized identities, addictions, and other specializations.

Clinical training

Students complete a two-semester practicum on campus at Clark (100 hours) followed by a two-semester internship in the community (600 hours). These placements build practical skills in assessment, treatment planning, clinical interviewing, intervention, and reflective practice. Students receive support from program leadership in identifying and securing high-quality community placements.