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Wilmington University 
The M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree prepares students to be practicing counselors in a variety of community and mental health settings. The curriculum emphasizes the role of helping relationships and the development of individual, group, and family counseling skills. Students are qualified to sit for the National Counselor Examination (NCE) before graduation and may apply to become a National Certified Counselor (NCC) upon completion of theprogram. Following 3200 hours of post-master’s supervised experience, individuals who have NCC status may apply for licensure to become a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH) in the state of Delaware.
Institution Location
Wilson Graduate Center, 31 Reads Way
New Castle DE, US
19720
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Specialty
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Locations and Delivery Types
Digital cohort beginning Summer 2026, and New Castle and Brandywine (beginning Summer 2026). Former site: Dover (ended January 2026)
Program Degree
M.S.
Accredited Under Standards
2016
- Graduates of this program are considered CACREP graduates beginning January 15, 2012
- Accreditation Start Date: July 15, 2013
- Accreditation Expiration: March 31, 2031
- Accreditation Status: Accredited
Program Outcomes Report
Status Information
The specialized practice area was found to meet all standards in a satisfactory manner.
Program History
The Community Counseling program was initially accredited in March 1998 and has maintained its accreditation. It became a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in July 2013.