Overview

The CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Valparaiso University provides advanced guidance and teaching in the classroom, along with 1,000 hours of supervised clinical training experience in the field, preparing you for licensure in Indiana and in most U.S. states.

You’ll develop a strong professional identity, build knowledge of cultural diversity and spirituality, and advance your competencies to become a licensed clinical mental health counselor.

Career Prospects

Valpo’s accredited mental health counseling graduate program, one of the best master’s in clinical mental health counseling programs in Indiana, equips you with the knowledge and know-how to work with a variety of clients within diverse care settings.

You will find alumni of Valpo’s mental health counseling graduate program working in clinics as directors and supervisors; as family, couples, and child-focused clinicians; in hospitals and residential care treatment facilities, as well as in mental health clinics; working with veterans; and in private practice.

More about the CMHC counselor careers:

100% CMHC counselor job placement rate over the past five years

97% average pass rate on the National Counseling Exam over the past five years

CMHC counselor career opportunities are expected to grow 23% through 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Contextual Dimensions

Professional and Ethical Issues in Counseling

Human Development: Biological and Learned Bases of Behavior

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Valparaiso, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Application Fee

Provide a scanned copy of both sides that is legible and clearly shows your picture.

Proof of Financial Support

Applicants for whom English is a non-native language must demonstrate English proficiency.

International students whose application shows completion of a non-U.S. accredited secondary education or college work outside of the United States must submit official transcripts to Valparaiso University, or have a credential evaluation done by a NACES member credential evaluation service.

Request two professional or academic recommendation letters to be submitted through our online recommendation form (application login required).

Reflective Essay

Your reflective essay should summarize:

Why you are interested in studying in the United States

Why you are applying to Valparaiso University

Your interest in the degree program

How this program impacts your professional development

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22020 USD / year

≈ 22020 USD / year
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22020 USD / year

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In-State

22020 USD / year

≈ 22020 USD / year

Living costs

Valparaiso

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1223 - 1978 USD / month

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