{"id":9444,"date":"2026-03-05T09:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/?post_type=clarku_program&p=9444"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:16:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:16:42","slug":"mental-health-counseling-ma","status":"publish","type":"clarku_program","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/masters\/mental-health-counseling-ma\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Counseling, M.A."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This clinically intensive program prepares students for LMHC careers through coursework, supervised training, and multicultural, community-focused practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling prepares students for careers as Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) in diverse clinical settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our program follows Clark University\u2019s tradition of socially engaged, community embedded graduate education, committed to multicultural and ethical competence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program curriculum integrates academic coursework, supervised clinical training, and close mentorship to prepare students for impactful mental health careers. Students gain foundational and advanced training in counseling theory, applied clinical skills, multicultural practice, developmental science, and evidence-based intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program is designed to meet the Massachusetts LMHC 60 credit licensing requirements, and align with national accreditation standards, preparing students for licensure eligible roles across clinical and community settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Practice Focused, Clinically Intensive Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n