Overview
Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wilmington University seeks to prepare students to be effective counselors in a diverse world and profession. Counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals. Consistent with the values of the counseling profession, the CMHC program seeks to infuse multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills throughout the curriculum. The program is structured to ensure that students will develop a professional identity as a mental health counselor and will master the knowledge and counseling skills needed to practice effectively. Students are trained for careers in community mental health and human service agencies, educational institutions, private practices, as well as government, business and industrial settings.
Learning outcomes
Two field experiences (practicum [100 hours] and internship [600 hours]) are required. Students are prepared to sit for the National Counseling Exam (NCE) administered by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) which awards the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential. Following 3200 hours of post-master’s supervised experience by licensed, professional, individuals who have NCC status may apply for state licensure to become a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH) in the state of Delaware.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Ethics and Practices of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychopathology
- Group Counseling
- Counseling for Career Development
- Family Counseling
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Counselling Psychology View 715 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Wilmington University Application for Admission
$35 non-refundable application fee
Copy of Permanent Resident Card
Official Transcripts from United States institutions
Tuition Fee
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International
11260 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 563 USD per credit during 36 months. -
National
10240 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 512 USD per credit during 36 months.
Living costs for New Castle
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.