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/program/clinical-mental-health-counseling
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.
This program is delivered in a low-residency format, which allows students to maintain their current professional responsibilities, while also pursuing a Master's Degree. Students attend in-person classes on the SUNY Fredonia campus one weekend per month throughout the year, and complete associated coursework online, with field work in clinical settings near their home.
Requirements for Graduate Admission
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Cumulative GPA: 3.0 (May be offered conditional admission for lower GPA)
- Online application; $75 application fee
- Resume
- Statement of Intent; Minimum: 1 page (no maximum); Topic: Educational & professional strengths & goals; Address to: Admissions committee
- Transcripts; Official transcripts with degree conferral are required after you have completed your degree from your previous institution. Official transcripts need to be sent to Fredonia directly from the institution(s) you attended. Applicants who have attended or are attending SUNY Fredonia for their undergraduate degrees are not required to submit official transcripts.
- Two recommendation letters; Online (preferred):see application for details; Offline: both letter and form are required
- Statement of Intent/Professional Statement should focus on the following: 1). Your perception of potential success in forming effective and culturally relevant interpersonal relationships in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program 2).Your perception of your aptitude and ability to reach the level of demands placed upon you in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program 3). Your perception of the relevance of the Clinical Mental Health Program in meeting your career goals.
- An individual interview with program faculty may be scheduled with applicants.
Major Requirements:
Required Courses:
| CMHC 520 | Introduction to the 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