Counseling (Clinical Mental Health)

CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING MISSION APPLY COURSEWORK The Department of Counselor Education offers a 60 semester hour CACREP accredited Master of Arts degree program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This pro- gram provides competent and ethical counseling services to a diverse group of individuals across a wide variety of settings. As a result, students in the program acquire a comprehensive academic knowledge base, develop effec- tive counseling skills, and engage in personal and profes- sional growth activities that enable them to become highly skilled practitioners, advocates, and leaders in their fields. The mission of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree is to provide a high quality graduate education for individuals pursuing careers in professional counseling. The program is structured around several core tenets: Development of personal awareness of self as a counselor, Knowledge of counseling and psychological concepts, and Skills in counseling and mental health service delivery across the life span. The program consists of core counseling courses, special- ty area courses, and 700 hours of field experience. Given the focus of this program, graduates enter the profession prepared to work in a variety of settings such as commu- nity mental health agencies, Veteran Administration, hos- pitals, drug and alcohol treatment settings, and colleges/ universities. Degree requirements for this program meet the educational requirements for state licensure in Profes- sional Counseling. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Certified Counselor (NCC) examina- tion, a state licensure prerequisite. Graduate application: www.kutztown.edu/graduateapply • $35 application fee • Official transcripts from all previously attending colleges and universities. • Three letters of recommendation • Current professional resume • Psychobiographical statement APPLICATION DEADLINES Fall Enrollment: February 1 – Early Decision March 1 – Regular Admission Spring Enrollment: September 1 – Early Decision October 1 – Regular Admission QUESTIONS: Office of Graduate Admissions Boxwood House Ph: 610-683-4200 E: graduate@kutztown.edu