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 master’s degree in counseling will allow you to use your knowledge immediately as a practicing professional.

A Relevant Master’s in Mental Health Counseling Degree

When you choose Walden’s M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program, you can benefit from the flexibility of online learning and from MobileLearn^SM. Offered exclusively at Walden, MobileLearn not only enables you to choose where and when you learn, it also gives you the ability to choose how you learn. Learn more.

Choose the General Program or a specialization that meet your career goals and interests.

Specializations

• Forensic Counseling
• Trauma and Crisis Counseling

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• CACREP Accreditation
• Expert Faculty
• Which Counseling Program Is Right for You?   
• Residencies

Other Master’s Programs

Walden offers many more learning options. Find the right one for you:

• See all online master’s programs.
• Explore programs by career paths.

For assistance in deciding which online degree program fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.

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. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on licensure issues, state-by-state educational requirements, and internship and practicum requirements; however, it remains the student’s responsibility to evaluate and understand the licensure requirements for the state or international location in which he or she intends to work as requirements vary widely. Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that the completion of a degree or coursework for graduate credit will permit the student to obtain licensure.