Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

This degree does not qualify a student for any teaching certificate or licensure in the State of Alabama. Out-of-state students should check carefully the certification and licensure requirements of their respective states.

Program Admission Requirements

Phase I: Graduate School Admission.

Meet the requirements to be admitted to the School of Graduate Studies.
Provide verification of background clearance/fingerprints.

Phase II: Counseling Program Admissions Portfolio

Candidates must submit a portfolio to the Counselor Education Program for review. The portfolio affords a candidate to provide valuable information regarding:

Relevance of Career Goals
Aptitude for Graduate-level study
Potential success in forming effective counseling relationships
Respect for Cultural differences.

Resume including educational background, a record of employment, and volunteer activities.
Professional Goals Essay
Three completed Recommendation for Admission Forms.
Video interview

I. Professional Courses: 9 hours

II. Concentration Courses: 45 hours

Six (6) hours of approved electives from the following:

Total Required: 60 hours

Note(s):

This program is offered online with a residency requirement.

Program Completion Requirements

A grade-point average of not less than 3.25 on a four-point scale on all work attempted with no grade less than "C."
A satisfactory score on a comprehensive examination covering all the content of the program.
Satisfactory performance in one practicum for 100 clock hours and 600 clock hours of internship supervised jointly by a site supervisor and a UWA counseling program faculty member.