Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Stetson University's MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares you to work with clients across a wide range of mental health settings, from community agencies and outpatient facilities to inpatient programs and private practice. The program is 60 credit hours and accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Upon completing the degree, you can apply for licensure as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern on your path to LMHC licensure.
Why Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Stetson University?
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program aims to train you to become an exceptional leader in the field. Our curriculum adheres to the highest standards set by the American Counseling Association. With nine credits of practicum and internship, you will be put in direct contact with clients across diverse populations before you graduate. Faculty members in the Counselor Education program are active practitioners and researchers deeply engaged in the counseling profession.
Graduation from a CACREP-accredited program, which aligns with the CACREP model of licensure, significantly enhances your ability to obtain licensure across different states. The Department of Counselor Education collaborates with the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer advanced students the opportunity to take the National Counselor Examination (NCE) or the NCMHCE. Successfully passing these exams, along with completing other requirements, allows you to become a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and/or a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC). This credentialing saves you two years of post-master’s experience typically required to earn these distinctions.
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Career Outcomes
In our counseling program, 95% of graduates seeking employment in the profession are currently working as professional counselors. This program prepares you for state-regulated professional licensure or certification. Upon graduation, you are eligible to apply to the State of Florida as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, take the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHCE), and accumulate the necessary hours to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) under qualified supervision.
Our graduates find employment in various settings, including local community agencies like Halifax Behavioral Health, Aspire Health Systems, Florida Hospital DeLand, and La Amistad Behavioral Health, as well as agencies outside of Florida and internationally.
Meet the Faculty
As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.
- Sarah Brow Corrigan, LMFT
- Brooke Bugni, PhD
- Laura Cunningham, PhD
- Timothy Eng, PhD
- Jesse Fox, PhD
- Danielle Lindner, PhD
- Bradley McKibben, PhD
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Frequently Asked Questions
This program requires the completion of 20 units (60 credit hours), 51 core credits and 9 credits of practicum and internship. For the most current curriculum and degree requirements, please consult the academic catalog.
Yes. CACREP accreditation supports licensure across multiple states and qualifies you for national counselor certifications.
You are eligible to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida after completing required supervised hours post-graduation.
Two to three years full-time.
95% of graduates seeking employment are currently working as professional counselors.
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