Program Overview
Gannon University offers the Master of Science in Clinical Mental
Health Counseling. The M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
is a 60 credit-hour program accredited by the Council for the
Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
(CACREP). The program is accredited through 2017. CACREP,
the professional accrediting body for counselor education, promotes
the professional competence of counseling and related practitioners
through preparation standards, excellence in program development,
and accreditation of professional preparation programs. Note: The
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is currently accredited
under the 2001 standards for Community Counseling programs as
a Community Counseling program. The CACREP 2009 standards
combine the Community Counseling and Mental Health Counseling
standards into standards for Clinical Mental Health Counseling
programs. The counseling program intends to seek accreditation
as a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program when it comes up
for reaccreditation, per CACREP guidelines.
All students complete a minimum of 60 semester hours for the
degree. The program is designed to prepare individuals for careers
in a variety of professional counseling settings such as community
mental health, human service agencies, college and university
counseling, and residential treatment. The curriculum provides
a blend of counselor training experiences designed to provide
the skills and knowledge necessary to become a professional
counselor. The program prepares graduates to pursue National
Counselor Certification (NCC) and licensure as a Professional
Counselor (LPC).
Program Options
- Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling