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Program
- Award
- Program Description
- CIP
- 51.3202
- Total credits (published)
- 60
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027 Edition Undergraduate Catalog
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- This program offers a Master of Science online Clinical Mental Health Program, housed in a traditional women’s college, that serves multiple purposes. The relational approach that is the foundation for the program empowers women’s experiences and realities, while addressing all social identities as befits an ethical and equitable stance in serving all clients. Licensed Clinical Mental Health counselors are trained master’s level professionals who counsel families, individuals, groups and couples across the lifespan to promote optimal mental health and well-being. This program would enhance the development of community and seek to alleviate the distress that so many members of marginalized communities experience. Some of the many issues that counselors help people deal with include relational problems, trauma, anxiety, stress management, addictions, parenting, family, suicidal ideation, and problems with self-worth. They can help people address emotional and mental health stressors from ongoing oppression, through both reflection and advocacy for social justice and equity. While focused on preparing generalist practitioners who can serve multiple populations and work with varied issues, the program also offers students as well as practitioners the option to focus on a particular issue, by taking additional courses in that area. These include microcredentials in Trauma Studies, Couple and Family counseling, Multicultural Counseling, Counseling Children and Adolescents, Addictions, Holistic Health, etc. This program values and centers academic excellence in providing a comprehensive and dynamic curricula.The online program fits with trends in Higher Education for career-aligned academic programs while being accessible to lifelong learners for continuing professional development or career changes. The online course delivery allows for study on demand and diverse learner needs for content and skills. It also supports rural learners and adult learners who are juggling competing demands of distance, work, and family. In keeping with current needs, the program will offer Relational-Cultural and Trauma-informed approaches while acknowledging and accommodating Neurodiversity. St. Kate’s current support systems for instructional design, learning simulations, and curricular design will enhance the delivery of this program with a range of learner support resources. Finally, a program like this can assist more availability of providers for the increasing mental health needs in society. AI Clients To accommodate online learners to gain a robust skills development experience, each core course will be embedded with AI client skills practice. Students will work weekly with an AI client in real time to practice skills. The AI client will use instructor loaded case studies for students to practice skills relevant to the course. The AI will give immediate feedback to the student and practice can be repeated until the skill is mastered. Session practice can also be recorded to be turned into the instructor. Residency Accreditation requires a residency to assess skills and dispositions in professional counseling. A residency will take place once a year in the summer semester on the St. Catherine University campus in St. Paul, Minnesota. The residency will take place over a four-day period from Thursday to Sunday. Students can find accommodations in the area or can stay on campus in residence halls. Faculty will also be present to teach, supervise, mentor, and observe. Admissions Process The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MCHC/CMHC) program is committed to preparing practitioners who can work with diverse clients; through actively recruiting applicants in rural areas; from underrepresented populations in counseling; and for adult learners exploring their second or third careers.The program hopes to specifically reach out to and build connections with Tribal Colleges, HBCUs, Hispanic Serving Institutions to serve as pipelines to prepare students to succeed in the MCHC program. Admission requirements Applicants will submit the following materials for review: Evidence of academic aptitude for graduate-level study, that includes one of the following: a 3.0 overall undergraduate grade point average or an explanatory statement and a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average in the last 60 credits of the undergraduate program a graduate grade point average of 3.3 on a previously completed advanced degree Evidence of motivation and ethical and responsible intent to assist others in mental health A one-page narrative focusing on the applicant's rationale for seeking admission to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program with reference to relevant experiences, as well as goals for working as a clinical mental health counselor Evidence of Professional Dispositions of Helping A focused resume or vita listing relevant experiences in helping that may consist of paid professional work or structured volunteer experiences, that provides evidence of the applicant’s commitment and understanding of the mental health field. These experiences must be accurately documented in the resume. Must list a minimum of two references with contact information, who can speak to academic and/or interpersonal skills Faculty will review documents and if successful, the candidate will be invited for a virtual small group interview. At this interview: Candidates will engage in a group activity to assess interpersonal skills Each candidate will be interviewed individually Candidates can ask questions about any aspect of the program Successful candidates will receive a letter of admission to the program within two weeks of the interview. If the Fall or Spring semester is full, candidates will be offered a seat in the semester after. For more information on the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, please see the CMHC handbook .
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 175005
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_175005_10fef0db
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Curriculum
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Counseling Core
major core · 11 items
- As published: “Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice in Counseling”3
- COUN 6002Not resolved to a course3
- As published: “Lifespan Development in Counseling”3
- COUN 6004Not resolved to a course3
- COUN 6005Not resolved to a course3
- As published: “Group Facilitation and Counsel”3
- COUN 6007Not resolved to a course3
- As published: “Research and Program Evaluation in Clinical Mental Health Counseling”3
- COUN 5999Not resolved to a course3
- COUN 6009Not resolved to a course3
- COUN 6011Not resolved to a course3
Clinical Curriculum
2 items
- COUN 6010Not resolved to a course3
- COUN 6012Not resolved to a course6
Required Electives
electives · 0 items
COUN XXXX
0 items
COUN 5078
0 items
COUN 5998
0 items
COUN 5997
0 items
Two Additional Electives From:
electives · 0 items
Counseling Supervision
0 items
Relationship Counseling
0 items
Death, Dying, Grief and Loss
0 items
Spirituality, Faith, and Counseling
0 items
Counseling Women
0 items
Counseling LGBTQIA+ Populations
0 items
Disability-Affirmative and Neurodivergent Counseling
0 items
Counseling Survivors of Trauma
0 items
Play Therapy
0 items
Counseling Adolescents
0 items
Counseling Parents
0 items
Advanced Multicultural Counseling
0 items
Issues Impacting Older Adults
0 items
Counseling Older Adults
0 items
Leadership & Advocacy
0 items
The Business and Practice of Counseling
0 items
Full Time
0 items
Spring Term
3 items
- As published: “Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice in Counseling”3
- As published: “Lifespan Development in Counseling”3
- COUN 6004Not resolved to a course3
Summer Term
3 items
- COUN 6006Not resolved to a course3
- COUN 6002Not resolved to a course3
- ElectiveNot resolved to a course3
Fall Term
3 items
- As published: “Research and Program Evaluation in Clinical Mental Health Counseling”3
- COUN 5999Not resolved to a course3
- COUN XXXXNot resolved to a course3
Spring Term
3 items
- COUN 6007Not resolved to a course3
- COUN 6005Not resolved to a course3
- COUN 5998Not resolved to a course3
Summer Term
2 items
- COUN 6009Not resolved to a course3
- Sexuality CounselingNot resolved to a course3
Fall Term
3 items
- COUN 6010Not resolved to a course3
- COUN 5076Not resolved to a course3
- ElectiveNot resolved to a course3
Spring Term
2 items
- COUN 6012aNot resolved to a course3
- ElectiveNot resolved to a course3
Part Time
0 items
Spring Term
2 items
- As published: “Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice in Counseling”3
- As published: “Lifespan Development in Counseling”3
Summer Term
2 items
- COUN 6006Not resolved to a course3
- COUN 6002Not resolved to a course3
Fall Term
2 items
- As published: “Research and Program Evaluation in Clinical Mental Health Counseling”3
- COUN 5999Not resolved to a course3
Spring Term
2 items
- COUN 6004Not resolved to a course3
- COUN 6007Not resolved to a course3
Summer Term
2 items
- COUN 6011Not resolved to a course3
- COUN 5997Not resolved to a course3
Fall Term
2 items
- COUN 6005Not resolved to a course3
- COUN 6009Not resolved to a course3
Spring Term
2 items
- COUN 6010Not resolved to a course3
- COUN 5998Not resolved to a course3
Summer Term
2 items
- COUN XXXXNot resolved to a course3
- COUN 5078Not resolved to a course3
Fall Term
2 items
- COUN 6012Not resolved to a course3
- ElectiveNot resolved to a course3
Spring Term
2 items
- COUN XXXXNot resolved to a course3
- ElectiveNot resolved to a course3
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