Clinical Mental Health Counseling - M.S. Degree
College of Education, Health Sciences, and Human Services
Office: E294 Thompson Hall
(716) 673-4756
Dr. Laura Geraci,
Department Chair
Dr. Keith Klostermann,
Program Coordinator
Email: keith.klostermann@fredonia.edu
Website: https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-education-health-sciences-human-services
The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) degree prepares individuals to be leaders and advocates in the field of mental health counseling and follows a nationally recognized curriculum aligned with national and state standards. The program’s 63 credits include course content in professional orientation and ethical practice, social and cultural diversity, human growth and development, career development, helping relationships, group work, assessment, and research/program evaluation.
Major Requirements:
Required Courses:
| CMHC 520 | Introduction tothe Counseling Profession | 3 |
| CMHC 521 | Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment in Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 530 | Trauma Informed Care and Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| CMHC 540 | Counseling Techniques | 3 |
| CMHC 550 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 560 | Treatment of Substance Abuse in Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 570 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| CMHC 580 | Counseling Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| CMHC 590 | Psychological Measurement | 3 |
| CMHC 600 | Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 610 | Career Development | 3 |
| CMHC 620 | Group Counseling Procedures | 3 |
| CMHC 630 | Couples and Family Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 640 | Counseling Theories and Intervention | 3 |
| CMHC 650 | Helping Relationships | 3 |
| CMHC 660 | Counseling Practicum | 3 |
| CMHC 660 | Counseling Practicum | 3 |
| CMHC 670 | Counseling Internship | 3 |
| CMHC 670 | Counseling Internship | 3 |
| CMHC 680 | Research Methods | 3 |
| CMHC 690 | Supervision in Clinical Mental Health | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 63 |
NOTE:
CMHC 660 &
CMHC 670 are to be completed twice to satisfy program requirements