Overview

The Chicago School’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Dallas program degree program provides rigorous coursework with supervised clinical training to put theory into practice in real-world settings.

Key Features

You will find a transformative educational experience with the flexibility of a programme that can be integrated with your other commitments. Advising is individual and you will be assigned a faculty member to work with during the programme.

By the time you earn your degree, you will be prepared to provide counseling services to aid clients in working through depression, anxiety, grief, stress, relationship difficulties, suicidal impulses, and other mental health challenges.

You will be able to enter your career with a full set of professional skills such as counselor identity; ethical and professional issues; diversity and multiculturalism; diagnosis, assessment, and treatment planning; methods of research and programme evaluation; and advocacy and social justice.

Career

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling programme at The Chicago School is committed to educational experiences that provide training in mental health counseling for a variety of clinical settings, such as:

Couples/family counseling
Social service and mental health agencies
College counseling centers
Non-profit organizations
Private practice

Focusing on three core areas of ethical practice, multiculturalism/social justice, and advanced clinical practice, the programme prepares students to work with a range of diverse clientele, including those within underserved communities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Diagnosis of Mental Health Issues
Lifespan Development
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Diversity & Multiculturalism
Assessment of Individuals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

Online programs begin every eight weeks; rolling admissions policy; International applicants are encouraged to apply earlier due to visa timelines.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Addison, United States

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology View 450 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee ($50)
GPA of 3.0 or higher is required
The mission of the program is to prepare Clinical Mental Health Counselors (CMHC), to work in diverse trauma-informed interdisciplinary team environments applying core counseling skills in traditional and integrated care contexts utilizing both clinic based and telehealth service delivery methods to positively impact community members’ mental health and wellness needs across the lifespan, particularly those in mental health provider shortage areas. In a two-page essay address the following:
How you would contribute to the fulfillment of the program’s mission given your personal and professional characteristics and accomplishments, your academic background, and your experience, and
Upon successful completion of the program, how do you see yourself contributing to the profession as a clinical mental health counselor?
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Three letters of recommendation
Admissions interview

Tuition Fees

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29160 USD / year

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29160 USD / year

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29160 USD / year

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