Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master of Science

Program Purpose

The Master of Science degree program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) is designed to prepare students to be practicing counselors in a variety of mental health settings. The CMHC program emphasizes the role of helping relationships and the development of counseling skills throughout the curriculum. 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 a 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.

CMHC Program Goals, Objectives and Competencies

The CMHC Program Goals, Objectives and Competencies are based on the standards set forth by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Goal # 1 Knowledge in Core Counseling Subject Areas

Objectives for Goal #1:

1. Become knowledgeable about the counseling profession and ethical practice in counseling
2. Become knowledgeable about social and cultural diversity
3. Become knowledgeable about human growth and development
4. Become knowledgeable about career development
5. Become knowledgeable about helping relationships, counseling theories and the counseling process from individual and family system perspectives
6. Become knowledgeable about group work
7. Become knowledgeable about assessment
8. Become knowledgeable about research and program evaluation

Competencies Expected for these Objectives:

1. Proficient knowledge base in each subject area
2. Proficiency in the application of subject area knowledge
3. Proficiency in oral and written communication related to subject area knowledge

Goal #2 Knowledge, Development and Demonstration of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Skills and Practices

Objectives for Goal #2:

1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge regarding the provision of mental health treatment services including treatment models, agency operations, and clinical supervision
2. Develop and demonstrate skills in mental health counseling, prevention and intervention
3. Develop and demonstrate skills in addressing issues of diversity and providing advocacy
4. Develop and demonstrate skills in assessment and clinical evaluation
5. Develop and demonstrate skills in research and evaluation of counseling programs and outcomes
6. Develop and demonstrate skills in clinical diagnosis

Competencies Expected for these Objectives:

1. Proficiency in developing counseling relationships, performing culturally competent counseling interventions, and advocating
2. Proficiency in performing intake interviews, assessing clinical information, and writing professional clinical case notes and reports
3. Proficiency in conceptualizing cases, developing treatment plans, and evaluating treatment outcomes d. Proficiency in applying evidenced based practices in counseling

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