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General Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Tailor your studies to match your passion with Capella’s MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Select any four courses within our counseling master’s program to create your General Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization. Grounded in the standards set by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, the curriculum focuses on diagnosis and treatment, addressing systemic approaches for working with children and adolescents, couples and families. Through two residencies, two internships and a practicum, you’ll gain hands-on experience in assessment, intervention and counseling.

*This specialization is not designed to prepare students to pursue professional licensure in the addictions field or education field. It is important to understand all education and individual requirements for licensing. Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, certification or endorsement. State regulations vary regarding professional licensure. Not all programs are offered to residents of every state due to regulatory requirements. It is your responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for your state.

Expand counseling skills through real-world learning

Develop psychotherapy and clinical skills through residency, practicum and internship experiences that offer hands-on practice in counseling.

Expert faculty and professionally aligned curriculum

In line with accreditation standards, our curriculum addresses contemporary societal issues and is led by scholar-practitioner faculty who are experienced in clinical mental health counseling.

Dedicated support from start to finish

Dedicated counselors, academic coaches and internship coordinators provide guidance at every stage – from enrollment through graduation and clinical training.

Classes start September 8

Apply today with no application fee.

At a glance

  • GuidedPath
  • Online & in person
  • 13 Core courses
  • 4 Specialization courses
  • 2 Residencies
  • 1 Practicum
  • 2 Internships
  • CACREP accredited

Reduce your tuition up to $2,500

Enroll in a qualified program and apply for a $2.5K Capella Progress Reward scholarship to help fund your master's degree.

What can you do with an  MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree?

Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, General Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization.

Job titles to explore*

  • Behavioral health clinician
  • Counselor
  • Licensed mental health counselor
  • Licensed mental health therapist
  • Licensed professional counselor
  • Mental health clinician
  • Mental health counselor
  • Mental health therapist
  • Telehealth therapist

Employment settings to explore*

  • Child and youth services
  • Colleges, universities and professional schools
  • Elementary and secondary schools
  • General medical and surgical hospitals
  • Individual and family services
  • Offices of physicians, mental health specialists
  • Outpatient care centers
  • Outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers
  • Residential mental health and substance abuse facilities

*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.