Mission Statement: Preparing skilled, knowledgeable, and competent helpers for the professional field of clinical mental health counseling.
The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is designed to meet the needs of college graduates who desire training in counseling-psychotherapy and wish to provide such services to individuals, couples, groups, and families. Freed-Hardeman University's M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program integrates elements of the core mental health professions with principles of the Christian faith to produce graduates ready for the clinical practice of clinical mental health counseling.
The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling requires that students satisfactorily complete 61 semester hours of course work and pass a comprehensive exam. Included in the 61 hours are a practicum and an internship, in which students complete counseling and counseling-related activities. These experiences take place in appropriate counseling settings under the supervision of well-trained counselor supervisors. For further information, please contact our Office of Graduate Admissions office at 1-800-FHU-FHU1, ext. 6101 or 731-989-6101.
A master's degree in clinical mental health counseling (with additional graduate work and licensure where required) may lead to employment in a variety of settings, such as community agencies, children and family services agencies, churches, counseling clinics, business-employee assistance programs, and private practice. Further study at the doctoral level may prepare students for faculty positions at various schools, colleges, and universities.
Program Mission
The M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) is designed to meet the needs of college graduates who desire training in counseling-psychotherapy and wish to provide such services to individuals, couples, groups, and families. FHU interdisciplinary M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program integrates elements of the core mental health professions with principles of the Christian faith to produce graduates ready for the clinical practice of professional mental health counseling.
Program of Study
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Program Director: Dr. James Dalton
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61 HOURS
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I. Counseling Core
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28 hours
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COU 000
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Orientation to Graduate Studies in Counseling
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1 hour
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COU 501
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Clinical Intervention I
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3
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COU 505
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Life-Cycle Development
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3
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COU 510
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Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
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3
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COU 520
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Assessment in Counseling
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3
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COU 530
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Group Counseling
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3
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COU 535
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Ethical Issues in Counseling
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3
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COU 540
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Research Methods in Counseling
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3
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COU 550
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Career Counseling
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3
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COU 560
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Counseling Diverse Populations
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3
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II. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration
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21 hours
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COU 500A
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Clinical Mental Health Counseling Foundations
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3
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COU 502
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Clinical Intervention II
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3
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COU 514
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Psychopathology I (Abnormal Behavior)
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3
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COU 515
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Psychopathology II
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3
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COU 525
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Marriage and Family Counseling
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3
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COU 565
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Addictions Counseling
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3
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COU 599B
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Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
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3
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III. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Field Experience
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9 hours
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COU 545A
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Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum
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3
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COU 605A
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Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship
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6
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IV. Electives: choose one (1) from the following courses:
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3 hours
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COU 536
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Pastoral Counseling
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(3)
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COU 555
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Theories of Personality
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(3)
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COU 570
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Crisis Counseling
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(3)
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COU 575
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Agency Counseling
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(3)
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COU 585
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Psychopharmacology for Counselors
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(3)
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COU 590
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Counseling and the Law
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(3)
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COU599A
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Counseling Children & Adolescents
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(3)
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COU599D
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Premarital Counseling
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(3)
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COU599E
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Grief Counseling
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(3)
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A copy of a syllabus for one of the courses in this program can be requested from our office at grad-counseling@fhu.edu
INTEGRATED EDUCATION WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
As one of Tennessee's oldest universities, Freed-Hardeman University has maintained a tradition of offering quality education in ways that fit into the lives of students. The integrated residential and web-conferencing graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is designed to make learning accessible, applicable, and relevant to the classroom today and practice tomorrow. The program is designed to meet the needs of college graduates who desire training in clinical mental health counseling/psychotherapy and wish to provide such services to individuals, couples, groups, and families. Freed-Hardeman University's M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program integrates elements of the core mental health professions with principles of the Christian faith to produce graduates ready for the clinical practice of professional mental health counseling.
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The program consists of 61 hours of integrated residential and/or web-conferencing.
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Approximately one-third of the courses are skills-based classes which are offered only in the classroom to enhance the development of clinical ability.
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Freed-Hardeman University graduate counseling program has classes available at the Henderson and Memphis campuses and via web-conferencing.
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Flexible scheduling with classes offered on nights and weekends with a combination of traditional classroom instruction and web-conferenced courses.
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Some classes are available as hybrid courses which blend traditional and online components to provide both classroom interaction and flexibility in scheduling.
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Courses are offered by full-time and part-time faculty who are experts in their respective fields.
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The program is designed to meet the State of Tennessee Department of Health licensure requirements for Licensed Professional Counselors/Mental Health Services Provider and is also designed to meet the requirements for the National Board of Certified Counselors.
Program Objectives
The following are the overall objectives of the FHU CMHC program.
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Students will demonstrate knowledge of the counseling field, process of counseling, and methods of helping others.
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Students will demonstrate the ability to apply the licensure and credentialing process to become professional helpers in the area of clinical mental health counseling.
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Students will uphold a professional counseling identity with a focus on clinical mental health counseling.
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Students will competently establish working relationships that are centered on sensitivity, multicultural awareness, and acceptance of others.
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Students will adhere to ethical and professional performance.
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Graduates will successfully obtain employment in the counseling field, obtain licensure and/or certification in the profession, and/or being accepted into doctoral programs in behavioral science.
Admission Requirements
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Submit an application for admission.
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Must have completed an appropriate baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
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Must submit all official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from previously attended institutions.
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Must have the equivalent of 12 semester hours in Behavioral Science (Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Family Studies) at the undergraduate level with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
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A score of 290 or above on the GRE (combined verbal and quantitative scores), (OR) a score of 380 or above on the MAT.
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An essay of personal goals and how FHU will contribute to those goals (300-500 words).
- An interview with the Counseling Admissions Committee.
Exit Requirements
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Successful completion of all required coursework with a 3.00 GPA and other requirements for the M.S. degree.
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Successful completion of a practicum and an internship.
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Completion of all courses within a six-year period.
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Successful completion of the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE).