M.S. in Mental Health Counseling Online Degree Information

	M.S. in Mental Health Counseling
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Degree Title:	M.S. in Mental Health Counseling
College:	Walden University
Description:	Addiction, depression, stress management, parenting, relationships—skilled mental health counselors have the opportunity to make a difference with individuals, families, and groups in a variety of settings. Through a mix of research, fieldwork, and courses taught by national experts, this program will prepare you to address and treat behavioral disorders knowledgeably, ethically, and with respect for diversity. You’ll gain the confidence, qualifications, and critical-thinking skills to seek licensure and apply best practices as a change agent in the counseling profession. The M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for psychology licensing exams and are designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of most state psychology boards. Because no graduate psychology program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage you to consult the appropriate agency in your state or province to determine specific requirements.

Accreditation:	Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Accredited bachelor's degree, minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in bachelor's degree coursework, two professional references.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges

Address:
650 South Exeter Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Walden offers frequent start dates. Check with an Enrollment Advisor for details.

Credit-earning Options:
Transfer of credit varies by applicant.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online course structure with residency requirements for Ph.D. programs.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive

Technical Requirements:
Applicants to master's programs should possess minimum online and Internet capability, and KAM-based students should have a working knowledge and understanding of computers, but computer literacy is not essential.

Geographic Restrictions:
Walden best serves the needs of those students living within the United States or Canada.

On-Campus Requirement:
Doctoral programs require 20 units of academic residency, and some master's programs have specific courses and specializations with residency requirements.

Loans Offered:
Walden offers Federal Financial Aid and Student loans. A full-service financial aid office offers assistance to students who need help funding their educational expenses.