Sample Degree Plan
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. Sample Degree Map
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.
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 | Credits | |
CMHC 530 | Trauma Informed Care and Crisis Intervention | 3 |
CMHC 570 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
TOTAL | 6 |
Fall Semester
Course | Credits | |
CMHC 540 | Counseling Techniques | 3 |
CMHC 550 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling | 3 |
TOTAL | 6 |
Second Year
J-Term
Course | Credits | |
**CMHC 660A | Counseling Practicum (1 of 2) | 3 |
CMHC 650 | Helping Relationships | 3 |
TOTAL | 6 |
Spring Semester
Course | 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 | Credits | |
CMHC 600 | Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling | 3 |
**CMHC 670A | Internship (1 of 2) | 3 |
TOTAL | 6 |
Fall Semester
Course | 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 | Credits | |
CMHC 630 | Couples and Family Counseling | 3 |
CMHC 640 | Counseling Theories and Interventions | 3 |
TOTAL | 6 |
Spring Semester
Course | Credits | |
CMHC 560 | Treatment of Substance Abuse in Counseling | 3 |
CMHC 680 | Research Methods | 3 |
TOTAL | 6 |
Summer
Course | Credits | |
CMHC 690 | Supervision in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
TOTAL | 3 |