Make a Positive Impact With a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Do you want to empower others to overcome difficult emotional challenges? Take the next step with Walden's CACREP-accredited MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.
As one of the largest programs of its kind in the U.S.,1 our master’s in clinical mental health counseling program is designed to help you become the competent, compassionate counselor you were meant to be. Practice your skills in virtual simulations and hands-on field experiences as you engage with a diverse community of faculty and peers. Graduate from your program feeling confident, inspired, and ready to help your clients lead happier, more productive lives.
An MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program academically prepares students to seek state licensure or certification as a professional mental health counselor.
Program Details
Curriculum
Completion Requirements
- 90–96 quarter credits
- Foundation course (1 cr.)
- Core courses (80 cr.)
- Field experience (9–15 cr.: Practicum: 100 hours; Internship: 600 hours)
- 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)
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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 | 90 credits of core courses | $505 per quarter hour | $45,450 |
| 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 | $1,870 |
| $50,220 –$50,420** | |||
| BELIEVE & ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP YOUR TUITION |
-$7,070 $43,150* |
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Effective February 26, 2024
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 90 credits of core courses | $515 per quarter hour | $46,350 |
| 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 | $1,925 |
| $51,175–$51,375** | |||
| BELIEVE & ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP YOUR TUITION |
-$7,210 $43,965* |
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*Represents General Program, 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.
1Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) IPEDS database. Based on the most recent year of completions survey data available, using CIP code 51.1508 “Master's degree - Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.” Available at https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/use-the-data. (Retrieved May 2021; may consist of or include provisional release data.)