Eastern Michigan University    

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is a 60 semester hour master’s degree program of studies that is intended for students who seek licensure as professional counselors and employment in community-based mental health centers, hospitals and other treatment centers, and private practice.  The program prepares graduates to work with clients presenting with a range of mental and emotional disorders, as well as to promote mental health and wellness.  Candidates who are selected for this program are expected to make a major commitment to their graduate level training and education as well as to enroll in course work on a regular basis.  The program includes a 100 clock-hour practicum experience and a 600 clock-hour supervised counseling internship experience. This program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body that evaluates and grants accreditation to graduate-level programs in professional counseling.  The program meets the academic and internship requirements for limited licensure as a professional counselor (LLPC) in the State of Michigan.  Information on full licensure as a professional counselor is available in the Student Handbook for Counseling Programs at https://www.emich.edu/coe/departments/leadership-counseling/counseling/documents/coun-student-handbook.pdf
The program may meet requirements for licensure in other states that require 60-semester hour master’s degree programs; however, specific course requirements vary from state to state.

This program is also recognized by IRCEP (International Affiliate of CACREP) and demonstrates commitment to the Counselling profession and adherence to the rigorous international recognition review process meeting the highest international Principles of Quality Assurance and Professional Standards essential to the education and training of Counsellors.