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Ohio University 
The master’s program in clinical mental health counseling consists of content areas in counseling including coursework in foundations of counseling, theory and techniques, appraisal, human development, research methodology, and group counseling. Additional coursework in four clinical areas is required for licensure as a professional counselor. All students must complete a supervised practicum and internship experience. Upon successful completion of the academic requirements in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, the Counselor Education program will formally endorse the student for the Professional Counselor (PC) license and/or employment appropriate to the clinical mental health counseling program.
Institution Location
432 Patton Hall
Athens OH, US
45701-2979
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Specialty
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Locations and Delivery Types
Athens and Chillicothe (through Summer 2022) campuses
Program Degree
M.Ed.
- Graduates of this program are considered CACREP graduates beginning July 13, 2009
- Accreditation Start Date: January 13, 2011
- Accreditation Expiration: October 31, 2032
- Accreditation Status: Accredited
Program Outcomes Report
https://www.ohio.edu/education/counseling-higher-education/accreditation
Status Information
The specialized practice area was found to substantially meet the standards with some minor standards-related deficiencies for which the Board requires further information.
Additional information is required for the following standards:
1.V – The Counselor Education Program needs to report back on adherence to the 12:1 FTE student to faculty ratio.
2.A – The Counselor Education Program needs to address the mission statement.
2.B – The Counselor Education Program needs to address program objectives.
2.F.1 – The Counselor Education Program must solicit and analyze community feedback.
2.F.2 – The Counselor Education Program work with an advisory committee.
2.F.3 – The Counselor Education Program needs to address its annual report creation.
4.P – The Counselor Education Program must report on fieldwork supervisor credentials and knowledge.
Program History
The Community Counseling program was initially accredited in September 1986 and has maintained its accreditation. It became a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in January 2011.