MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Course Overview
Sacred Heart University's online Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a 60-credit program designed to prepare compassionate professionals for licensure and to address a wide spectrum of mental health challenges. This low-residency program blends flexible online learning with two brief on-campus intensives, combining academic rigor with practical, hands-on clinical experience. The curriculum is intentionally built to meet the high standards of CACREP, ensuring a quality education focused on ethical practice and whole-person wellness.
Key Program Highlights
- Designed to meet CACREP standards and the academic requirements for licensure in most states
- Low-residency, online format featuring two short on-campus residencies for immersive learning
- Comprehensive 60-credit curriculum covering diverse areas like depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse
- Gain real-world experience through required clinical placements in mental health settings
- Rooted in the university's mission of integrity, respect, and commitment to the common good
Course Overview
Sacred Heart University's online Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a 60-credit program designed to prepare compassionate professionals for licensure and to address a wide spectrum of mental health challenges. This low-residency program blends flexible online learning with two brief on-campus intensives, combining academic rigor with practical, hands-on clinical experience. The curriculum is intentionally built to meet the high standards of CACREP, ensuring a quality education focused on ethical practice and whole-person wellness.
Key Program Highlights
- Designed to meet CACREP standards and the academic requirements for licensure in most states
- Low-residency, online format featuring two short on-campus residencies for immersive learning
- Comprehensive 60-credit curriculum covering diverse areas like depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse
- Gain real-world experience through required clinical placements in mental health settings
- Rooted in the university's mission of integrity, respect, and commitment to the common good
