Degree Requirements
Review the degree requirements for Seattle University's Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, designed for licensure as a mental health counselor (M.A.Ed.).
Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling
A degree from Seattle University’s online Clinical Mental Health Counseling program helps prepare students to meet the academic requirements to apply for licensure as a mental health counselor in most states. Students who intend to work in Washington state are eligible to apply for licensure as a mental health counselor associate and/or a substance use disorder professional in Washington. The degree earned upon completion of the program is a Master of Arts in Education with a specialty in Counseling, also listed as an MAEd in Counseling.
Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program of Study
| Cohort Year | Term | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1 (Asynchronous) |
Fall | COUNO 5110 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy | 3 |
| COUNO 5300 Counseling for Social Justice | 3 | ||
| COUNO 5580 Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 3 | ||
| COUNO 5101 Fundamental Counseling Skills | 1 | ||
| Winter | COUNO 5130 Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling | 4 | |
| COUNO 5070 Counseling Across the Lifespan | 4 | ||
| COUNO 5190 Addictions Counseling | 4 | ||
| COUN0 5102 Fundamental Counseling Skill | 1 | ||
| Spring | COUNO 5400 Diagnosis and Assessment | 4 | |
| COUNO 5080 Professional and Ethical Issues in Counseling | 4 | ||
| COUNO 5000 Research for the Counseling Profession | 4 | ||
| COUNO 5103 Fundamental Counseling Skills | 1 | ||
| Summer | COUNO 5500 Counseling and Case Management and Treatment | 4 | |
| COUNO 5104 Fundamental Counseling Skills | 1 | ||
Year 2 (Asynchronous) |
Fall | COUNO 5600 Family Systems | 4 |
| COUNO 5850 Human Sexuality | 3 | ||
| COUNO 5270 Tests and Measurements | 3 | ||
| COUNO 5511 Counseling Lab | 1 | ||
| Winter | COUNO 5610 Counseling Children and Adolescents | 4 | |
| COUNO 5800 Psychopharmacology | 3 | ||
| COUNO 5120 Career Counseling | 3 | ||
| COUNO 5512 Counseling Lab | 1 | ||
| Spring | COUNO 5700 Crisis Counseling | 3 | |
| COUNO 5175 Group Counseling Theory and Practice | 3 | ||
| COUNO 5513 Counseling Lab | 1 | ||
| Summer | COUNO 5176 Group Counseling Theory and Practice | 1 | |
| COUNO 5590 Consultation and Supervision | 3 | ||
| COUNO 5514 Counseling Lab | 1 | ||
Year 3 (Synchronous) |
Fall | COUNO 5640 Practicum | 4 |
| Winter | COUNO 5650 Internship I | 4 | |
| Spring | COUNO 5660 Internship II | 4 | |
| Summer | COUNO 5670 Internship III | 4 | |
Total Credits |
90 | ||
| Courses with an (*) have a Summer Residency requirement | |||
Field Experience Requirements:
- Practicum: 100 hours/40 direct, 1 hour/week individual supervision, 1.5 hours/week group supervision
- Internship: 600 hours/240 direct, 1 hour/week individual supervision, 1.5 hours/week group supervision
- Exam: Must pass the CPCE for graduation and the NCE for WA State Licensure
Get In Touch
If you have any questions about the program or application, we’re here to help!
Rachel Wesen
Admissions Counselor
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