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Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | OU Online

30+ MONTHS

20 COURSES REQUIRED

60 CREDIT HOURS

$700 PER CREDIT HOUR

Address a Growing Societal Need

The online Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a 60-credit hour program developed by the OU Department of Human Relations that can be completed in as few as 30 months. Graduates are prepared to become Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC)* equipped to help individuals and tackle systemic issues. The program provides a comprehensive curriculum taught through a social justice and multicultural lens.

* This degree is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure and meets the educational requirements to become an LPC in Oklahoma.  Licensure requirements vary by state, and students outside of Oklahoma should review their State Licensure board requirements.

 

Admission Deadline

Rolling admissions (applications due 14 days before the intended start date).

Program Start Terms:

Fall, Spring

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Pursue Your Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's Degree

Take the next step in your career with a degree from the University of Oklahoma. Applications are reviewed year-round for fall, spring, and summer sessions. Choose your program, choose your start, and apply today. 

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Benefits of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's Degree

Lead in Today's World

This program creates strong leaders that harness cultural differences and gather perspectives from across age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds while adapting to constant change.

Strong Career Growth

Community service manager jobs are expected to grow 13% over the next decade. This degree will prepare you for job advancement in the growing fields of human resources, training, and development.

Flexible Format

Learn in a flexible, online program designed for working adults. You’ll engage in discussions with professors and fellow students while becoming prepared to take the NCE exam and excel in an evolving field.

Same Academic Excellence

Like every OU Online program, the Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling is built on the foundation of world-class University of Oklahoma faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success. 

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An Investment in Your Future

Earning a Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from OU Online gives you the skills to succeed in a growing and evolving field. It also gives you access to career support and an expanded professional network as part of the global OU alumni community. Stand out where the industry is moving while enjoying the potential for higher pay, career advancement, and new opportunities.

Tuition and fees for the program are $42,000 ($700 per credit hour). Books and additional materials are not included. 

Once accepted into the program, students must submit a $350 nonrefundable deposit within two weeks. Deposits are applied toward tuition expenses and secure a student’s place in the upcoming class. There is no application fee for this degree.

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Program Breakdown

The Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a 100% online program focusing on a curriculum viewed through a social justice and multiculturalism lens. The program consists of both asynchronous coursework and live online class sessions. During the program, you’ll have an opportunity to participate in a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship (in person, per state requirements*).

As a graduate of the online Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, you will be able to:

  • Prepare to sit for the NCE exam* by earning a qualifying degree, the clinical hours, and the practical skills needed to serve today’s mental health needs
  • Keep up with a rapidly growing societal need as the demand for mental health professionals is higher than ever
  • Prepare for a growing workforce need as an increasing number of states require counseling services for offenders in the criminal justice system

*This degree is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure and meets the educational requirements to become an LPC in Oklahoma. Licensure requirements vary by state, and students outside of Oklahoma should review their state licensure board requirements

  • Ethical Issues in Human Relations Counselling
  • Psychosocial Development
  • Diagnosis in Human Relations Counselling
  • Multicultural Counselling
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Psychopathology
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Counseling Children, Adolescents, and Families
  • Chemical Dependency
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Emerging Clinical Mental Health Counseling Seminar

Program Details

To apply to the online Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, students must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or appropriate international equivalent).

Applicants must complete the following:

  • Complete an online application at https://gograd.ou.edu/apply/
  • Submit a current resume
  • Provide official transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Submit a personal statement
  • Submit two (2) letters of recommendation
  • Submit answers for two (2) short essay questions
  • International students must demonstrate English proficiency

The admissions committee operates under a rolling admission process, and admissions may continue until two weeks before classes start. The committee strives to respond to all applicants within two weeks of submitting a completed application.

For more information on the admissions process, please complete the contact form below, and an admissions counselor will be in touch shortly.

If you would like to compare the estimated cost of your program with a typical financial aid package, use the cost calculator on our OU Online financial aid page. 

Graduate tuition waivers cannot be applied to OU Online programs. OU Online programs qualify for the OU Faculty/Staff Tuition Waiver & Fee Exemption, and we encourage you to check your eligibility.  

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If you have questions regarding financial aid for your online program, please get in touch with the Online Aid office by emailing onlineaid@ou.edu or calling 405-325-2929.

 

 

 

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