Master of Arts in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Transform your passion into a rewarding career with our Master of Arts in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC). Choose from our flexible residential or fully online pathways. Apply now and take the first step toward your future as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Joint Undergraduate-Master’s Program (JUMP)
Flexible Residential or Fully Online Pathway
CACREP Accreditated Program
Elective Options: Graduate Certificates and Areas of Specialty
Addictions Education (AE) Certificate
This interdisciplinary certificate program prepares students to provide counseling, education services, and/or support services to individuals experiencing addiction issues.
College and Career Readiness (CCR) Certificate
This certificate program is for graduate students who are interested in the college and career readiness of P-12 students; with a specific focus on interacting and intervening with this target population, as well as developing professional relationships with school-related stakeholders.
Learn More About The College and Career Readiness Certificate
Kentucky School Counselor Certification Eligibility
Students enrolled in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program who take courses that meet Kentucky state requirements can be eligible for both the KY Professional Clinical Counselor License and the Kentucky School Counseling Certification (Provisional-Rank I).
Play/Expressive Arts Therapy
Enhance your therapeutic skills with our specialized Play Therapy courses, covering essential and advanced techniques, including sandtray methods, to address children's developmental and behavioral issues.
Program Information
The Master of Arts in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) is a 60-credit hour program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Graduates of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program qualify for the Kentucky Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) credential, the first post-graduation step in obtaining full licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky. Additionally, graduates meet the educational requirements to become a National Certified Counselor (NCC). The Department offers both a residential (including a mix of face to face, web-based, and live synchronous zoom course offerings); as well as an online pathway (including a mix of web-based and live synchronous zoom course offerings). Live synchronous zoom courses will be offered at the same time and dates as those meeting face to face.
Planned Programs
Scholarship Opportunities & Financial Support
WKU offers generous scholarships that may help you further reduce the cost of the Hilltopper experience.
Department of Counseling
and Student Affairs
Gary A. Ransdell Hall 3036
1906 College Heights Blvd. #51031,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030
(270) 745-4953
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