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MSEd Clinical Mental Health Counseling

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Duquesne University

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is comprised of 60 credits and is accredited by the Council for Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Graduates of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program satisfy the academic requirements for licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) and National Counseling Certification (NCC). The primary requirements for licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania include 1) a master's degree of at least 48 graduate credits, 2) a total of 60 graduate credits, 3) 700 hours of fieldwork, 4) passing one of 4 approved national exams, one of which is the National Counselor Exam (NCE), and 5) 3,000 hours of supervised experience under a qualified supervisor. (see www.dos.state.pa.us/social for complete licensure information)

Program Key Stats

$50698 (Annual Cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Official transcript and Letter of recommendation

Career Options

  • Community mental health centers
  • Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers
  • Career counseling centers
  • Mobile therapists
  • Family Based Mental Health therapists
  • Outpatient therapists
  • Behavioral specialists consultants (BSC)
  • Probation/parole officers

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