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Apr 05, 2025
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2025-2026 Academic Catalog (WORKING)
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS
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Total Hours Required for Degree: 60
McNeese State University's Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program prepares master's level graduates to function as counselors within the community in a variety of settings, including private and public agencies. This program offers specialized training in the areas of individual and group counseling and provides the academic training necessary to apply for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Training emphasizes the development of evidence-based assessment of intervention skills.
The student is required to complete 60 credit hours in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This is a non-thesis program that includes a practicum and internship. McNeese State University's Department of Psychology and Counseling has many off-campus practicum and internship sites for students to gain valuable experience while completing the Master of Science degree.
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Program Admission
In addition to the general requirements for admission to the William J. Doré, Sr. School of Graduate Studies, applicants for admission to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS program must have: - A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5; and
- A minimum score of 285 on the GRE (Quantitative + Verbal).
The above are considered minimum requirements. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS program accepts new students only in the fall semester. The program does not accept non-degree seeking students, nor does it allow undergraduates to take courses through the privilige to graduate seniors. Note
Once students begin practicum, they must maintain clinical placement until they complete all remaining degree requirements. Term 8: Spring - 9 hours
Note: Candidates must pass a comprehensive final examination in their final semester. General Notes
- At least one-half of the total number of credit hours required for a graduate degree must be at the 600 level.
- Credits applied must be earned within 8 calendar years from the time the student first enrolled in the program.
- No grade below C and not more than 6 credit hours of C work can be applied toward the degree.
- Only transfer credits with a grade of B or better may be applied toward the degree.
- All degree and graduation requirements may be found on the Graduate School Regulations page.
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