Program Details
The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands is an online counseling degree program in the area of general mental health. With this degree you will be a licensed counselor, prepared to practice sound ethical values and help people, one-on-one, deal with mental health or emotional issues. Graduates of this online master’s in counseling are prepared to make a positive impact in various settings, including:
- Private Practice
- Clinical Mental Health Centers
- Community Agencies
- Hospitals
- Correctional Facilities
The curriculum consists of core coursework in psychological assessment in clinical practice, human growth and development, and counseling during grief and crisis. You will focus on clinical mental health counseling with courses in private practice and clinical supervision, marriage and family counseling, child and adolescent counseling, and advanced counseling theories and techniques. Coursework prepares students to act professionally with a commitment to integrity, client-centered counseling, diversity, social change, and academic excellence.
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of the Cumberlands is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)