Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

As a student of University of Phoenix's Master of Science in Counseling / Mental Health Counseling program, you will have the opportunity to learn about topics such as assessment and evaluation, career planning for students, and consultative relationships. This degree program also requires that you take part in clinical experiences. These clinical experiences are offered in collaboration with healthcare institutions and agencies and provide you with an opportunity to gain practical experience. This program is offered at select University of Phoenix campuses.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You may have experience working in healthcare, social services, or human services settings. To apply to University of Phoenix's graduate programs, you should have already earned a bachelor's degree.

What Are the Course Requirements?

This program requires you to complete a total of 60-63 credits. A 3-part internship experience is included and requires completion of 600 or 900 hours, depending on the state.

Required Courses

• CNSL 502: Graduate Portfolio I
• CNSL 504: Lifespan and Family Development
• CNSL 506: Personality Theories and Counseling Models
• CNSL 557: Social and Multicultural Foundations
• CNSL 573: Critical Analysis in Research
• CNSL 516: Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling
• CNSL 526: Introduction to Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
• CNSL 547: Individual Counseling
• CNSL 561: Group Counseling
• CNSL 556: Professional Counseling Assessment Portfolio II
• CMHC 571: Seminar in Mental Health Counseling
• CNSL 563: Counseling Psychometrics
• CNSL 539: Psychopathology: Advanced Clinical Assessment
• CNSL 562: Career and Vocational Counseling
• CMHC 546: Psychopharmacology
• CMHC 561: Dependency and Addictions
• CNSL 581: Management, Supervision, and Consultation in Counseling
• CNSL 5920: Orientation to Counseling Practicum
• CMHC 581: Family, Couple, and Child Counseling
• CNSL 592: Counseling Practicum
• CMHC 597A: Internship A
• CMHC 597B: Internship B
• CMHC 597C: Internship C

What Are My Post-Graduation Opportunities?

Advanced Degrees

After earning your degree, you may decide you'd like to continue your education and take part in a doctoral program. Such a course of study could strengthen your scholarly research competencies as well as develop your managerial skills. If you would like to explore leadership practices that could be relevant your education, you might consider a Doctor of Health Administration or a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership program.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.