Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Get an in-depth look at the Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration within our Counseling and Personnel Services (MEd).
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Application Deadline (Spring): October 1
Meeting GRE score and GPA minimums does not guarantee a student will be accepted to the program.
The Master of Education (MEd) in Counseling and Personnel Services with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is designed for those who wish to engage in the practice of professional counseling in a community-based setting.
The program provides students with the knowledge base and clinical skills to provide mental health services through counseling and consultation in a variety of work settings.
View the general admission requirements, degree requirements, and other curriculum information for Counseling and Personnel Services MEd and concentration requirements for this program.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialization In Depth
Graduates of the program find employment in various human service and counseling agencies including mental health agencies, residential treatment centers, drug/alcohol treatment facilities, family resource and youth service centers, hospitals, employee assistance programs, and career placement centers.
Graduates work with a variety of client populations across all age groups performing a variety of job tasks including individual, group, and family counseling; intake assessments; psychoeducational groups; program development; and consultation.
Graduates of the program secure employment in private school settings, medical hospitals, inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities, drug and alcohol treatment centers, and forensic correctional institutions.
Click on a course name (ex. "ECPY 676" or "ECPY 640") in the degree requirements or concentration requirements for further information about courses.
Information includes class description, prerequisites (if any), terms offered, among other information.
Department Coordinator
Department of Counseling and Human Development
Room 320
College of Education & Human Development
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
Office: 502-852-0628
ECPYinfo@louisville.edu
Program Faculty
FAQs: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MED) Specialization
Once you are admitted to the program, you may request to transfer up to 6 credit hours if your UofL advisor approves the request. Transfer requests are then submitted to the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies.
The masters program in Counseling Psychology prepares a student to engage in the practice of psychology at the master's level. Students who complete the masters program in Counseling Psychology can apply to the Kentucky State Board of Psychology for the psychological associate license (Licensed Psychological Associate-LPA), which allows those credentialed as such to practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. The masters program in Counseling Psychology includes coursework and a practicum in psychological assessment that is not included in the masters program in Mental Health Counseling.
The masters program in Mental Health Counseling prepares a student to engage in the practice of professional counseling. Professional counselors typically seek membership in the American Counseling Associaton (ACA) and its state affiliates such as the Kentucky Counselors Association (KCA) and the American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA) and its state affiliates such as the Kentucky Mental Health Counselors Association (KMHCA).
Graduates of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program are prepared to work in a variety of clinical settings providing mental health services to individuals, couples, families, and groups across the lifespan. Employment settings include community mental health agencies, hospitals and integrated healthcare systems, private practice, college and university counseling centers, substance use treatment programs, residential treatment facilities, crisis intervention programs, correctional settings, Veteran and military services, and nonprofit organizations. Graduates may also pursue doctoral study in counselor education and supervision or related fields.
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is a 60-credit-hour, CACREP-accredited program that meets the educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure in Kentucky. Because licensure requirements vary by state, students seeking licensure outside Kentucky should review their state's specific requirements. Graduates are also eligible to pursue the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), provided they meet all applicable requirements.
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is designed as an in-person full-time, cohort-based program that is completed in approximately two years, including summer coursework. The curriculum follows a prescribed sequence of courses to ensure students meet prerequisite requirements and complete the supervised practicum and internship experiences required for graduation and licensure preparation. Students may choose to complete the program part-time; however, because the curriculum follows a prescribed course sequence, part-time students are not guaranteed access to courses in the order needed to complete the program within a specific timeframe.
