Clinical Mental Health Counseling

COLLEGE:	College of Education, Health and Human Services
DEPARTMENT:	School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences 405 White Hall Tel: 330-672-2294 Web: www.kent.edu/ehhs/ldes/index.cfm Dr. Jason M. McGlothlin, Program Coordinator 310 White Hall jmcgloth@kent.edu Tel: 330-672-2662

DESCRIPTION:	The Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares students for employment as counselors in community-based human service agencies (e.g., substance abuse facilities, mental health centers, child and family service agencies) as well as private counseling facilities.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:	Official transcript(s), goal statement, two letters of recommendation, good moral character statement and interview.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:	The M.Ed. degree curriculum is a minimum of 60 semester hours, including a 600 clock-hour internship. A pre-practicum examination and comprehensive examination must be passed for matriculation and graduation. This program is designed to fulfill the educational requirements for licensure as a Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio. The program may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis, although some full-time study is urged.
THESIS:	None
PROGRAM FEE:	None
ACCREDITATION:	Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS:	Chi Sigma Iota

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