M.S. in Mental Health Counseling

Walden is one of the only schools that offer a CACREP-accredited M.S. degree in Mental Health Counseling online. Our M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program will help prepare you to address and treat clients’ mental health needs knowledgeably, ethically, and with respect for diversity. You’ll gain the confidence, qualifications, and critical-thinking skills needed to seek licensure and apply best practices as a change agent in the counseling profession. This degree will allow you to use your knowledge immediately as a practicing professional.

The M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program includes

• Online courses focused on practical skills
• Interactive simulations where you apply your learning to real-world situations
• Face-to-face residencies that offer personal collaboration with faculty, staff, and students
• Challenging fieldwork (practicum and internship)
• Opportunities to learn from some of the world’s leaders in mental health

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• CACREP Accreditation
• Completion Requirement and Curriculum
• Forensic Counseling Specialization (optional)

For students interested in forensic psychology, Walden offers an M.S. in Forensic Psychology program. Learn more.

Other Recommended Programs

• M.S. in Psychology
• M.S. in Forensic Psychology
• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) with a specialization in Higher Education and Adult Learning
• Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
• Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.)
• Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)

For assistance deciding which program fits your goals, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.

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.