Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.Ed. 36 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Utah |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

01 Dec, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

AugStarting Month

Programme overview

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares counselors to support individuals, families, and communities through research-based, socially just practices, while fostering professional competence, self-reflection, and personal growth.



This specialty is designed to prepare students for entry level counseling positions in community mental health and human service agencies. This specialty is currently designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of Utah, and is congruent with national standards for master's level licensure in most other jurisdictions across the country. Accordingly, the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialty requires a minimum of 60 credit hours, typically over three years, with the final year culminating in a 800-hour field-based internship.

Programme overview

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares counselors to support individuals, families, and communities through research-based, socially just practices, while fostering professional competence, self-reflection, and personal growth.



This specialty is designed to prepare students for entry level counseling positions in community mental health and human service agencies. This specialty is currently designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of Utah, and is congruent with national standards for master's level licensure in most other jurisdictions across the country. Accordingly, the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialty requires a minimum of 60 credit hours, typically over three years, with the final year culminating in a 800-hour field-based internship.

Admission Requirements

110+
80+
6.5+

01 Dec 2026
3 Years
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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