Overview

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online) programme from Adler University is designed to prepare clinical mental health counselors to serve diverse populations in both the public and private sectors.

Students will train with faculty who are experienced counseling professionals and social justice activists, and graduates of the CMHC program are empowered and equipped to be agents of change for individuals, families, groups, communities, and society.

Student Outcomes

Describe and apply all aspects of professional practice, including history, roles, professional organizations, ethical and legal standards, counselor credentials and advocacy processes.

Develop self-awareness and multicultural counseling competencies. Apply theory and research on cultural factors impacting counseling relationships in a multicultural and diverse society, and the role of social justice and advocacy to the practice of counseling.

Apply models of individual, couples, and family development in the practice of counseling with emphasis on cultural diversity across the lifespan.

Demonstrate knowledge and apply career development and decision-making models and strategies with multicultural and diverse populations.

Demonstrate knowledge of theories and skills to provide ethical counseling, consultation, crisis intervention services.

Participate in, facilitate, and lead experiential group and apply group work principles and theories, methods and skills to the practice of counseling.

Demonstrate knowledge of principles of testing and measurement, including statistical concepts and apply them to individual and group assessment and evaluation.

Describe and recognize the importance of research and statistical based methods, statistical, needs assessment, program evaluation to inform evidence-based practice of counseling.

Careers

Community mental health agencies

Behavioral health care organizations

Social service agencies

Private practice

Hospitals

Government agencies

Employee assistance programs

Military and TRICARE system

Substance use treatment centers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adlerian Theory and Counseling

Professional Functions of Clinical Mental Health Counselors

Professional, Legal, and Ethical Issues

Counseling Theories

Counseling Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

Many of our programs fill quickly, so we encourage you to submit your application early.

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

62 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from an international college or university.

A recommended GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate and graduate coursework. Exceptions may be made for applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic performance or academic ability in other ways.

Approved applicants will be invited for a personal interview as the final step in the application process.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Two letters of recommendation

Statement of Intent (2-3 pages, double-spaced) answering the following questions:

Why are you interested in your chosen field and programme?

Why is Adler University’s programme a good fit for you?

Adler University mission is based on social justice. Share your perspective of social justice.

What are your career goals and interests?

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

48856 USD / year

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Out-of-State

48856 USD / year

≈ 48856 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48856 USD / year

≈ 48856 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online).

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Student Outcomes

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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