Counselor Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) - MS

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60 credits

This program prepares persons for careers as professional licensed counselors in public and private community counseling settings (e.g., community mental health centers, social service agencies, correctional institutions, and medical and rehabilitation settings). Successful completion of the program leads to eligibility for counselor licensure in many states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Winona State University is fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) under the 2009 standards through March 31, 2025.

Required Courses (59 credits)

CE 534 - Multiculturalism and Diversity (3 credits)
CE 601 - Foundations of Counseling (3 credits)
CE 611 - Development over the Lifespan (3 credits)
CE 615 - Group Theory and Practice (3 credits)
CE 620 - Tests & Measurements (3 credits)
CE 621 - Research Design (3 credits)
CE 622 - Family Systems Counseling (3 credits)
CE 625 - Career Development & Appraisal (3 credits)
CE 633 - Ethical Practice and Social Change (3 credits)
CE 640 - Orientation to Clinical Mental Health Counseling (3 credits)
CE 650 - Diagnosis and Psychopathology of Adults (3 credits)
CE 651 - Diagnosis and Psychopathology of Children and Adolescents (3 credits)
CE 652 - Treatment Planning (3 credits)
CE 653 - Theory and Practice of Sexual, Substance Abuse and Crisis Counseling (4 credits)
CE 658 - Microskills (3 credits)
CE 660 - Counseling Theory and Practice (3 credits)
CE 680 - Counseling Practicum (3 credits/100 clock hours)
CE 690 - Internship (1, 2, 3 or 6 credits/600 clock hours)
CE 695 - Capstone Project (1 credit)

Elective (1 credit)

CE 595 - Workshop: Counseling Specialties (0.5-4 credits)