Overview

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S. at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania provides a comprehensive pathway for students to become license-eligible practitioners in the mental health field. This programme is specifically designed to meet the educational requirements for professional counselor licensure in Pennsylvania while maintaining a flexible online structure for working adults.

Why Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?

This programme is recognised as the top-ranked online Master's in Mental Health Counseling in the country by CounselingPsychology.org and is the most affordable option in Pennsylvania. Students benefit from a cohort model that fosters a strong learning community, supported by faculty with extensive direct clinical experience. The curriculum is fully accredited by CACREP, ensuring high standards of professional preparation and eligibility for the National Certified Counselor credential upon successful completion of the National Counselor Examination.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 801 per credit
National fee: USD 801 per credit
Local fee: USD 534 per credit

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Clinical Mental Health Counseling as a Profession
Counseling Theories
Assessment in Mental Health Counseling
Lifespan Development
Skills and Techniques in Mental Health Counseling
Multicultural Counseling
Addiction Counseling
Psychopathology & Differential Diagnosis
Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling

In addition to theoretical modules, students must complete a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship within their local community under university-approved supervision.

Careers with Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Graduates are prepared to provide therapeutic interventions for diverse populations across various cognitive, emotional, and behavioural disorders. The programme boasts a 100% employment rate for graduates actively seeking work within six months of completion.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Mental Health Counseling as a Profession

Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy

Assessment & Testing in Mental Health Counseling

Lifespan Development: Implications for Counseling

Skills and Techniques in Mental Health Counseling

Multicultural Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months
Part-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
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Language

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Bloomsburg, United States

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology View 144 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

Official college transcripts (3.0 GPA or higher)

Three letters of recommendation

Statement of professional goals

Successful completion of a faculty and group interview

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19224 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19224 USD / year

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In-State

12816 USD / year

≈ 12816 USD / year

Funding

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