Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Master of Arts
The CEP department offers a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program which leads to a Masters of Arts degree (M.A.). The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). It prepares professional counselors to perform mental health counseling in agencies, hospitals, and private practice. Successful completion of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program qualifies students to pursue licensure as clinical mental health counselors with the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board.
Annual application deadline: February 1
For more information on program application requirements and process, see Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A., program website.
Requirements
The 60-credit counseling curriculum requires two years full-time study or three years part time study on campus, and covers the following areas: human development, appraisal; diagnosis and treatment planning; individual, family and group counseling; consultation; career/life planning; research; and professional issues. Specialized training and supervised experience is offered in mental health agencies, hospitals, and in schools.
Program of Study
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CEPY 5120 | Human Development | 3 |
| CEPY 5130 | Multicultural Counseling | 3 |
| CEPY 5170 | Professional Issues in Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| CEPY 5180 | Addictions Counseling | 3 |
| CEPY 5210 | Research Methods | 3 |
| CEPY 5220 | Testing, Assessment, and Psychometric Theory | 3 |
| CEPY 5230 | Counseling Theory and Technique | 3 |
| CEPY 5240 | Child and Adolescent Counseling Theory and Technique | 3 |
| CEPY 5250 | Family Therapy Theory and Technique | 3 |
| CEPY 5260 | Group Work Theory and Technique | 3 |
| CEPY 5270 | Diagnosis and Treatment Planning | 3 |
| CEPY 5320 | Career/Life Planning and Vocational Assessment | 3 |
| CEPY 5985 | Counseling Practicum | 3 |
| CEPY 5998 | Counseling Internship | 12 |
| Elective Classes | 6 | |
| CEPY 5280 | Primary Care Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |