The application deadline date changes from year to year. The latest application deadline information can be found here.
Yes. Applicants can apply to both programs, but will need to complete a separate application for each program. Applicants will need to select one program prior to enrolling in the program.
The program does not take applications from students currently enrolled in the in-person Seattle University CMHC and School Counseling programs because the sequence of courses would delay graduation for students currently enrolled in person.
Applicants who don't want to attend this Fall will need to re-apply to the program. All application documents do not need to be resubmitted, but some may need to be updated by the application deadline to be considered complete.
Yes. The CMHC online program mirrors the in-person CMHC program. The online program allows students to obtain a high-quality graduate education remotely from anywhere in the US. The learning outcomes are the same for the online CMHC program and the in-person CMHC program.
The first two years of the program consists of asynchronous online coursework, with two to three courses per quarter. The third year of the program is a hybrid experience in which students complete an in-person practicum and internship under supervision and take an online synchronous supervision course that meets once a week. Students can complete their practicum and internship anywhere in the United States at a site approved by the program. The program assists students with securing a field placement.
This program was designed with the working adult in mind. We anticipate that most students will be able to work full-time while taking courses during the first two years of the program. During the 3rd year, it may be difficult to work full-time because students will be in the field completing their practicum and internship.
The online CMHC program is a 3-year full-time program. The first two years of coursework is online asynchronous. The third year of the program is a hybrid experience in which students complete a in-person practicum and internship under supervision while taking part in an online synchronous group supervision class that meets once a week.
Information on tuition cost and scholarships can be found here.
Students should also budget for the 3-day summer residencies. Students are charged $250 per residency for a total of $500. This covers the cost of materials, presenters, and lunch. Additionally, students should anticipate costs for travel, lodging, and breakfast and dinner. Additional fees apply and can be found on the Financial Aid page.
During the first two years of the program, students who are on the three-year course sequence take three asynchronous content courses each fall, winter and spring quarter and one to two hybrid clinical courses per summer quarter. Students should anticipate spending approximately 8-12 hours on each course every week (totaling 24-36 hours of course work each week). In the third year of the program, students are completing an in-person practicum and internship at a program-approved site within the United States. Simultaneously, students take one online synchronous group supervision course.
Classes are on a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio. Cohorts will stay together throughout the three year program.
The online CMHC program is a 3-year full-time program. The first two years of coursework is online asynchronous. The third year of the program is a hybrid experience in which students complete a in-person practicum and internship under supervision while taking part in an online synchronous group supervision class that meets once a week.
The online CMHC program is on a 10-week quarter system for fall, winter and spring, and on an 8-week quarter system for summer. More detailed information on the academic calendar can be found here.
Faculty bring a combination of research and counseling experience to their teaching. All our faculty have doctoral degrees in counselor education, are experienced in the field of counseling, and those who teach clinical courses are fully licensed.
Yes. You can find all information regarding technical requirements here.
Practicum and internship takes place in a mental health setting in the United States at a program approved site.
Practicum is 100 hours of which 40 are direct client contact. Internship is 600 hours of which 240 are direct client contact. Approved field sites may require students to complete more hours than the minimum. The state in which a student seeks licensure may also require a student to complete more than the minimum hours to be eligible for counsellor licensure. We encourage students to reach out to their state licensing board to determine requirements for counselor licensure. Students can anticipate being on site a minimum of 10-15 hours a week for practicum and 20-25 hours a week for internship. A weekly group supervision and individual on-site supervision are required as part of the field experience.
There are two mandatory summer residencies for the Online Counseling Programs which take place in person on the Seattle University campus. The purpose of summer residency is to develop the students’ clinical skills, connect with cohort members, and work directly with the faculty and staff of the online counseling graduate program.
Attendance and participation in summer residency are required for graduation.
Students are charged $250 per residency for a total of $500 for both residencies.
Students are required to be on campus, in person from 8:00am-5:00pm for a four-day period. Specific details may vary.
Additional Expenses: Each student should anticipate costs for travel, lodging and meals.
Counselor licensure varies by state. We encourage you to reach out to your state licensing board to determine if Seattle University’s online CMHC program will lead to licensure in your state. The American Counseling Association provides a list of links to US State Professional Counselor Licensure Boards.
No. The program is not accredited by CACREP. However, we are working to obtain accreditation. If you have more questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. campbellchr1@seattleu.edu
The process to seeking CACREP accreditation is a 3-year process. This process involves a self-review by the program, and then if approved, a site review by the CACREP self-study team.
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