Clinical Mental Health Counseling - M.S.
New York State Registered Program Code: 36773
HEGIS Code: 2104.10 {Social Work and Helping Services}
Molloy Program of Study Code: MSCMH
Program of study leading to a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC). Total credits required for M.S. degree is 60 credits. Students will choose 3 out of the 5 elective courses offered. All other courses are mandatory.
In the following areas, students in the program will be able to:
- Professional Orientation and Ethics – Demonstrate an understanding of the counseling profession, develop an identity as a counselor and demonstrate a willingness to provide counseling services within the ethical guidelines of the counseling profession.
- Counseling Theory – Gain significant knowledge of major counseling theories in the context of individual and group counseling and apply this knowledge to the counseling process.
- Helping Relationships – Demonstrate effective individual and group counseling techniques which facilitate client growth and demonstrate the ability to evaluate progress toward treatment goals.
- Social and Cultural Diversity – Develop an awareness of, and an appreciation for, social and cultural influences on human behavior and recognize the impact of individual differences on the counseling process.
- Human Growth and Development – Develop an understanding of the aspects of human growth and developmental levels, as well as an appreciation for the nature of human development and its integration within the counseling process.
- Career Development – Develop the knowledge and application of career development and vocational counseling theories and its effects on an individual.
- Group Counseling – Develop both theoretical and experiential understandings of group process, development, dynamics, group counseling theories, methods, skills, and other group approaches.
- Assessment – Gain knowledge and skills in assessment techniques, including psychometric properties, standardized instruments, interviewing, and applying these concepts to individual and group.
- Research and Program Evaluation – Develop the ability to read, critique, evaluate, and contribute to professional research literature.
- Crisis Intervention – Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and skills associated with counseling in crisis settings, addressing trauma in clients, and risk and suicide assessment.
- Psychodiagnosis and Treatment – Develop a working knowledge of psychodiagnosis, as defined by the DSM, the ethical application, and its effect on treatment and counseling practice.
- Mental Health Systems – Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and skills associated with working in multi-disciplinary Mental Health care setting and have practical knowledge in the areas of service, prevention, treatment, referral, program management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Experiential Learning – Develop, through supervised practicum and internship experiences, an integration of the knowledge and skills needed to be successful as practicing counselors.
- Personal Growth and Understanding – Develop, through self-reflection and insight, an understanding and integration of oneself and the use of self in the counseling process. Develop a personal theoretical approach to counseling and client advocacy with a clear understanding counselor scope of practice.
Requirements
Required
Electives (Complete 3 courses for 9 credits):
| MHC 5400 | Spirituality and Counseling | 3 |
| MHC 5420 | Social Justice and Advocacy Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| MHC 5440 | Marriage and Family Counseling | 3 |
| MHC 5450 | Clinical Application of Expressive Therapies | 3 |
| MHC 5460 | Psychopharmacology for the Mental Health Counselor | 3 |
| MHC 5470 | Human Sexuality in Counseling | 3 |
| MHC 5490 | Special Topics in Counseling | 3 |
| MHC 5900 | Advanced Study: Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
Thesis Course **(0 credits required):
| MHC 5950 | Comprehensive Exam and E-Portfolio | 0 |
Total Credit Hours: 60