Three students studying for a dual counseling degree.
Three students studying for a dual counseling degree.
MS Dual Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Online

Forensic Counseling


Program Details

Curriculum

Minimum Completion Requirements

  • 121 quarter credits
    • Foundation course (1 cr.)
    • Core courses (95 cr.)
    • Specialization courses (10 cr.)
    • Field Experience (15–21 Credits. Practicum: 100 hours CMHC; Internship: 600 hours CMHC and 600 hours School Counseling)
  • Professional Development Plan, licensure Plan 
  • 2 Pre-Practicum Labs (6 weeks online with 4 days of face-to-face experience)
  • Group Lab (9 weeks online with 10 hours of live synchronous group)

View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.

Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.

Admission Requirements

Program Admission Considerations: A bachelor's degree or higher.

General Admission Requirements: Completed online application and transcripts. Please note that the materials you are required to submit may vary depending on the academic program to which you apply. More information for international applicants.

 

Tuition and Fees

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost amount
Tuition 121 credits of core courses $505 per quarter hour $61,105
Pre-Practicum Labs Two in program $1,450 each (virtual)
$1,550 each (in-person: travel, lodging, and other expenses are additional)
$2,900–$3,100
Program Fee Per quarter $170 $2,890
      $66,895–$67,095**
BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP

YOUR TUITION
-$10,100

$56,795*

*Represents specialization, two virtual pre-practicum labs, minimum time to completion, and Believe & Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.

**Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 45 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-768-0199.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost up to an additional $4,500.