M.S. Degree Online in Mental Health Counseling (CACREP-Accredited)

M.S. in Mental Health Counseling (CACREP-Accredited)

Through a mix of research, practical application, and coursework, Walden’s newly CACREP-accredited M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program can prepare you to integrate knowledge and skills into a career as a successful professional counselor. Developed by leading experts in the field, the CACREP-accredited M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is designed to meet the high standards set by CACREP and to provide continuity throughout your learning experience, with each course building upon key competencies.

Graduate Degree Specialization

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Forensic Counseling

Forensic Counseling

Expand your ability to deliver mental health services to populations served by the legal system. Build your knowledge of mental health law, with a specific focus on juvenile justice and delinquency. Enhance your skills in conflict management and negotiation. Learn how those skills can be applied to resolve conflicts in the criminal justice system.

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Note on Licensure

Walden University’s M.S. in Mental Health Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which is a requirement for licensure in many states. The M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for licensing exams and to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state counseling boards. Because no graduate program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements.

For more information about licensure, students should visit the National Board for Certified Counselors at www.nbcc.org/stateboardmap and contact the appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.