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The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) degree prepares individuals to be leaders and advocates in the field of mental health counseling and follows a nationally recognized curriculum aligned with national and state standards. The program’s 63 credits include course content in professional orientation and ethical practice, social and cultural diversity, human growth and development, career development, helping relationships, group work, assessment, and research/program evaluation. 

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution 
  • Official Transcripts 
  • Cumulative GPA: 3.0 (May be offered conditional admission for lower GPA)
  • Resume
  • Statement of Intent/Professional Statement should focus on the following:
    • Your perception of potential success in forming effective and culturally relevant interpersonal relationships in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.
    • Your perception of your aptitude and ability to reach the level of demands placed upon you in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.
    • Your perception of the relevance of the Clinical Mental Health Program in meeting your career goals.
  • An individual interview with program faculty may be scheduled with applicants.
  • Two recommendation letters

Program Modality

This is a low residency program with monthly face-to-face coursework on Fredonia's campus.  Beginning Friday at 6 PM through 4 PM Sunday.

Enrolling in a graduate education degree at Fredonia will give you the opportunity to gain advanced theoretical and specialist knowledge. Studying with engaged faculty and participating in applied learning experiences prepare you to meet challenges and be successful in your profession. This degree plan map provides a sample pathway to graduation, and it can be used as a guide and a checklist for degree requirements. For complete information about this program, please consult the university catalog at: www.fredonia.edu/catalog

Sample Degree Plan

First Year

Spring Semester

Course Fredonia Equivalent Credits
CMHC 520 Orientation to the Counseling Profession 3
CMHC 521 Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment in Counseling 3
TOTAL 6

Summer

Course Title Credits
CMHC 530 Trauma Informed Care and Crisis Intervention 3
CMHC 570 Human Growth and Development 3
TOTAL 6

Fall Semester

Course Title Credits
CMHC 540 Counseling Techniques 3
CMHC 550 Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling 3
TOTAL 6

Second Year

J-Term

Course Title Credits
**CMHC 660A Counseling Practicum (1 of 2) 3
CMHC 650 Helping Relationships 3
TOTAL 6

Spring Semester

Course Title Credits
CMHC 580 Counseling Children and Adolescents 3
CMHC 590 Psychological Measurement 3
**CMHC 660B Counseling Practicum (2 of 2) 3
TOTAL 9

Summer

Course Title Credits
CMHC 600 Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling 3
**CMHC 670A Internship (1 of 2) 3
TOTAL 6

Fall Semester

Course Title Credits
CMHC 610 Career Development and Life Work Planning 3
CMHC 620 Group Counseling Procedures 3
**CMHC 670B Internship (2 of 2) 3
TOTAL 9

Third Year

J-Term

Course Title Credits
CMHC 630 Couples and Family Counseling 3
CMHC 640 Counseling Theories and Interventions 3
TOTAL 6

Spring Semester

Course Title Credits
CMHC 560 Treatment of Substance Abuse in Counseling 3
CMHC 680 Research Methods 3
TOTAL 6

Summer

Course Title Credits
CMHC 690 Supervision in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 3
TOTAL 3

GRAND TOTAL: 63

This Sample Degree Map is based on the requirements published in the University Catalog.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Coordinator

  • Dr. Sabrina Musson Thompson Hall State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063

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