Diversify Your Skill Set With an MS DD in CMHC and School Counseling
Create even more flexibility for your future with our Telehealth Counseling, Private Practice, and Supervision program specialization. You’ll learn how to provide telehealth counseling services effectively and master the basics of opening an independent practice. You’ll also prepare for a clinical supervision credential that enhances your professional brand.
The Supervision course in this specialization satisfies the “Required Specialized Training” component of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approved Clinical Supervisor credential.
Program Details
Curriculum
Minimum Completion Requirements
- 126 quarter credits
- Foundation course (1 cr.)
- Core courses (95 cr.)
- Specialization courses (15 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.
This sequence represents the minimum time to completion. 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.
The progress you make now pays you back. You’ll receive your final courses tuition-free, depending on your program.
We believe you can achieve your goals—and we’re here to support you along your journey.
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*Tuition and fees are subject to change. See Tuition and Fees section and Scholarship Details for more information.
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 126 credits of core courses | $515 per quarter hour | $64,890 |
| 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 | $175 | $2,625 |
| $70,415–$70,615** | |||
| BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP YOUR TUITION | -$10,100 $60,315* | ||
*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.
**Represents Telehealth Counseling, Private Practice, and Supervision 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 and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost up to an additional $4,500.