MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
If you’re seeking licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey, Monmouth’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling will give you the theory-based knowledge and counseling skills you need to succeed in a wide range of mental health careers.
Our dynamic 60-credit curriculum was the first mental health counseling program in the state to be accredited by CACREP. You’ll learn the foundations of counseling procedures, intervention skills, assessment methods and the quantitative abilities you need to read relevant research findings.
- Satisfies academic requirements for students seeking licensure as Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) in New Jersey
- The department has close associations with more than 100 field sites that accept Monmouth students for field placement during the required practicum and internships
- Students may participate in various hands-on and experiential activities in addition to practicum and internships
Scheduling is geared to working adults with all classes offered during the late afternoon or evening. All services are offered at the Monmouth University Graduate Center located two miles from the main campus.
Application deadlines for this program are July 30 for Fall and December 1 for Spring. View Program Application Requirements.
Accreditation
Program is consistent with the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) standards.
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Significant Career Opportunities
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job prospects for counselors are well above average, with the field expected to grow 23% through 2026. Those with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling are well poised to take advantage of the expected boom.
Monmouth’s Department of Professional Counseling offers an unrivaled educational experience for aspiring counselors. Our professors, specialty tracks, and exceptional field placement program allow students to customize their studies while developing a broad foundation in counseling theories and techniques. As a student, I’ve assisted with faculty research, designed my own research studies, and served on the executive board of our honor society. Whether it’s a Ph.D. or a career as a practitioner, I am confident that Monmouth has prepared me well for the next phase of my career. – Christine Hennigan, Current Graduate Student
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Monmouth University has opened doors for me to advance in my field. I’m currently employed at Summit Behavioral Health, a substance abuse treatment center, as the Admissions Manager of Operations. I’m also interning as a counselor at Preferred Behavioral Health with adolescents struggling with severe behavioral problems. Monmouth University has instilled in me a great confidence to strive for excellence. – Katherine Picon, Current Graduate Student
Four students from Monmouth’s Professional Counseling Department won First Place in the 2017-2018 American Counseling Association (ACA) Graduate Student Ethics Competition. Dr. Sarah Springer served as faculty adviser to students: Sunanda Sharma, Helene Maliko-Abraham, Madison Lawn, and Emily Ramos. Students will be recognized at the 2018 ACA National Conference in Atlanta, GA. Their essay will also be published in the association’s upcoming newsletter Counseling Today.
My matriculation at Monmouth University has been highly rewarding. Monmouth has afforded me the unforgettable opportunity to work within the community and make a difference. In my time here I was able to work with the youth and serve as their mentor. This solidified my aspirations of becoming the best counselor I could be. I could not have done this without the support of my professors, who were knowledgeable and cared very much for my success. – Salcia De Jesus, Current Graduate Student
My training at Monmouth University was provided by expert staff in a highly supportive environment. As a result, I am now gifted with the ability to help others in a significantly impactful way. There is great reward in the counseling profession, it is beyond anything that I could have ever imagined.
Alicia Zielinski Straub
M.S. ’11