Counseling: Clinical Mental Health (MS)

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At a Glance

Online

7 semesters (2.5 years)

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Next Start Date: January 11, 2026

Transform Lives Through a Career in Counseling

The online Master of Science in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health prepares you to become a skilled, ethical, and compassionate mental health professional. This CACREP-accredited program combines counseling theory, evidence-based techniques, and clinical training for a holistic learning experience. Weekly virtual classes connect you with faculty and peers while building expertise in counseling individuals, groups, and families. Grounded in UMO’s values of honesty, integrity, and respect, you’ll gain the advanced knowledge to serve others with confidence and purpose.

Put Your Counseling Skills into Practice

Gain real-world experience through supervised practicum and internships at approved clinical mental health facilities. Coursework explores assessment, counseling strategies, ethics, human development, research, culturally responsive practice, and technology-based counseling. Designed for working professionals, the program pairs online flexibility with hands-on clinical preparation. Graduate prepared to pursue professional practice and eligibility for LCMHC and LCAS licensure, subject to state-specific requirements

What can you do with an M.S. in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health?

Turn your compassion into a counseling career that makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives. With an MS in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health, you can equip yourself to support individuals and communities in a variety of professional settings, including:

Hospitals
Outpatient Facilities
Mental Health Centers
Non-Profit Organizations
Social Services Organizations
Military and Veteran Administration
Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
And many others!

Why Choose UMO Online?

At the University of Mount Olive, you’ll find more than an online education. You’ll discover a community that wraps its arms around you with the care and support you need to succeed.

Quality
Education

Flexible
Online Curriculum

Affordable
Tuition

Real-World
Learning

LIVES TRANSFORMED.
FUTURES PREPARED.

At UMO, care and commitment are at the heart of our covenant with every student. We believe genuine support teaches, guides, and transforms lives. We are dedicated to helping you succeed in your studies and beyond. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you take the next step with confidence.
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