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M.S. in Mental Health Counseling (CACREP-Accredited)
Through a mix of research, practical application, and coursework, Walden’s CACREP-accredited M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program can prepare you to integrate knowledge and skills into a career as a successful professional counselor. Developed by leading experts in the field, this program is designed to meet the high standards set by CACREP and to provide continuity throughout your learning experience, with each course building upon key experiences.
Specialization
- Forensic Counseling
- Trauma & Crisis Counseling
New Students: Receive 50% off your first term when you begin classes June 4, 2012 *†
*New students deferring to a start date after June 4, 2012, will not be eligible for this offer. Only one tuition-reduction benefit may be applied to tuition. Students are still responsible for all other non-tuition costs, including but not limited to university and program fees. This offer applies to Master of Public Health and Master of Mental Health Counseling.
†Not valid for Tennessee residents.
For assistance deciding which specialization fits your goals, call an enrollment advisor at:
1-888-502-6865
Professional Accreditation Walden’s M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). CACREP accreditation attests to the quality and relevancy of our program—a program that helps provide you with the skills and credibility to maximize your impact on your profession. In addition, earning a degree that is CACREP-accredited helps to streamline the licensing application process and provides you with an advantage when applying to doctoral programs.
Note on Licensure Walden University's M.S. in Mental Health Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which is a requirement for licensure in many states. The M.S. in Mental Health counseling program is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for licensing exams and to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state counseling boards. Walden entrollment advisors can provide guidance on licensure issues, state-by-state educational requirements, and internship and practicum requirments; however, it remains the student's responsibility to evaluate and understand the licensure requirements for the state or international location in which he or she intends to work as requirements vary widely. Walden University makes no representation or guarentee that the completion of a degree or coursework for graduate credit will perit the student to obtain lincensure
Find information on costs, occupation types, completion rates, and median loan debt for these programs at www.WaldenU.edu/programdata.
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.
The North Central Association is one of the six regional accrediting associations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The North Central Association is a U.S. membership organization for educational institutions that was created to develop and maintain high standards of academic excellence.
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