MASTER'S IN CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

Clinical Mental Health Counseling students are prepared to work in human service settings, community mental health agencies, higher education settings, family services centers, public and private mental health agencies and treatment centers, and other related settings.  Example courses in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling track include Professional Orientation, Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling, Group Counseling, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Psychopathology and Diagnosis for Counselors, and Advanced Clinical Assessment.

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling track requires a minimum of 60 graduate semester credit hours and a comprehensive exam.  Furthermore, students complete 100 hours of practicum in our Community Counseling Services clinic and 900 hours of internship in a community center.  The track typically takes three years to complete.

Questions about the Clinical Mental Health Counseling track should be directed to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Coordinator:

Dr. Jessica Danielson
1230 Albrecht Boulevard
NDSU Dept. 2625  PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58102
Jessica.Danielson.1@ndsu.edu