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Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Master of Arts (MA)

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Application Deadlines

Fall Admission
Feb. 1

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Exams & Waivers

Entrance exam: GRE
Exam waiver available: Yes

Learn more about exam waiver eligibility

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Location

On campus

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Completion Time

2-3 years (full time)

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Make a difference in the lives of your community.

Follow your passion for helping people recognize and overcome their mental health challenges with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from App State. Our CACREP-accredited program is designed to prepare you to take the National Certified Counselor examination upon graduation.

We’ll support you as you learn more about who you are and your ability to encourage and support others as a professional counselor qualified to work in community agencies, educational settings as well as private practice.

Visit the Reich College of Education website for more information about the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.

Professional Licensure

This is a program that can lead to licensure or certification in North Carolina. Appalachian State University cannot confirm whether this program will meet the requirements for professional licensure in other states or territories.

If this applies to you, check the Professional Licensure webpage for information on licensure requirements and licensing agencies in other states. Or, you may address questions to State Authorization at App State at stateauthorization@appstate.edu or 828-262-7559.

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A 2022 ‘Best’

In its 2022 “Best Colleges” rankings, U.S. News & World Report named App State:

  • No. 1 — Most Innovative School among Southern universities
  • No. 3 — Top Public Schools in the South
  • No. 6 — Best Regional Universities of the South

The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and the Southeast for 2022.

‘Top’ school for 2022

Forbes magazine ranked App State among “America’s Top Colleges” for 2022.

Learn more about App State’s accolades

Concentrations and Courses

    • Marriage and Family Counseling

      Examine empirically supported treatments and techniques in promoting the well-being of marriages, couples and families.

      Graduate Bulletin & Course Catalog

    • Expressive Arts Therapy

      Learn to use imagery, storytelling and visual arts together — in an integrated way — to foster human growth, development and healing.

      Graduate Bulletin & Course Catalog

    • Body Centered Therapy

      Help others overcome challenges through holistic counseling of both the mind and body.

      Graduate Bulletin & Course Catalog

    • Addictions Counseling

      Gain focused skills and insights on how to treat the unique emotional challenges that patients face from addiction.

      Graduate Bulletin & Course Catalog

    • General Clinical Mental Health Counseling

      Follow your passion for helping people recognize and overcome their mental health challenges.

      Graduate Bulletin & Course Catalog

Related Program

  • Dual Degree Program: Clinical Mental Health Counseling - General Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) and Music Therapy (MMT)

Careers

Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!

Careers

  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist
  • Nationally Certified Counselor
  • Expressive Arts Therapist

Employers

  • Hospitals
  • Treatment Centers
  • Private Counseling Practices
  • Veterans Administration
  • Community Mental Health Centers
  • Non-Profit Agencies

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App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.

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Professional Development

Invest in yourself with opportunities designed to stimulate career growth. Learn more

Graduate Assistantships

Earn some money while you earn your degree. Learn more

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Program Contact

Dr. Dominique Hammonds
Program Director
hammondsds@appstate.edu
828-262-6047

Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling

Reich College of Education

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