MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The School of Graduate Studies: Traditional, On Campus
CACREP Accredited
A Master’s of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling will prepare students to seek Pennsylvania State Professional Counselor Licensure and certification from the National Board For Certified Counselors. The Rosemont College Master of Arts in Counseling Program prepares students with exceptional clinical skills and specialized knowledge to work in diverse settings. Courses are based on a combination of theory and experiential opportunities to provide a deep and holistic view of the different facets of counseling.
Throughout the program experience, students will develop meaningful relationships with fellow students for future collegial engagement and among faculty members for future mentorship. The program aims to foster these long lasting relationships to contribute to the professional identity of the student and create positive systemic change within the community in accordance with the mission of the institution.
Look Forward to a Successful Future
Program graduates have been highly successful in obtaining professional employment as direct service providers and as program administrators in various types of facilities, listed below. Some graduates continue their studies in doctoral programs.
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- Community Mental Health Centers
- Day treatment Centers
- Drug and Alcohol Facilities
- Geriatric Facilities
- Hospitals
- Prisons
- Public and Private Schools
- Social Service Agencies
Why Study Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Rosemont?
Aiding students throughout this journey are experienced professional faculty members with various areas of expertise in the field of counseling, including licensed professional counselors, state certified school counselors, and doctoral level clinical mental health counselors.
Incorporating 700 hours of supervised experience under the guidance of a faculty member, our practicum and internship component is designed to help you to feel academically and professionally competent prior to entering the profession.
With the requirement of 700 hours of supervised field experience through practicum and internship, the program enables students to apply learned material within the classroom to real life experiences within the field. At the time of graduation, students have an opportunity to apply for certification in school counseling and/or conduct supervised clinical experience towards licensure and certification as a nationally certified counselor.
The 60 credit master’s program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling prepares students to sit for the National Counselors Examination (NCE) by offering a free version of the examination that mirrors the content of the NCE.
Rosemont's intentionally small class sizes foster deep connections among students and professors, enabling you to discover your unique voice and expand your professional opportunities. Our intimate academic environment encourages active participation in learning - you'll contribute to discussions, engage with diverse viewpoints, and think critically about your own ideas.
Since 1921, Rosemont has been dedicated to supporting students like you in advancing their lives and those of their families through education. We believe in making quality education affordable and attainable; this commitment is reflected in every aspect of our application process.
CACREP Accredited
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has granted accreditation to the following programs in Rosemont College's School of Graduate and Professional Studies programs including Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA degree) and School Counseling (MA degree) both at Rosemont College in Rosemont, PA. The CACREP Board of Directors met in July 2021 and awarded accreditation to these counseling programs through October 2029.
Skills & Outcomes, Vital Statistics & More
Skills and Outcomes
- Explain the foundational elements of the counseling profession including philosophy, roles, ethics, dispositions, and evidence-based practice to foster a strong professional counseling identity.
- Communicate the importance of advocacy and social justice with an awareness of the multicultural issues influencing various populations to promote greater equity within the community.
- Identify the developmental needs and experiences of individuals across the lifespan from early childhood through late adulthood and future generations.
- Apply developmental practices to highlight the career and lifestyle needs of evolving populations within an ever-changing sociological framework.
- Model effective counseling skills, techniques, and theoretical approach to establish and maintain the therapeutic alliance and support the needs of multicultural populations within individual and group settings.
- Instill the ability to administer culturally sensitive assessment strategies that identify potential strengths and areas for improvement to ethically engage in diagnosis and treatment planning during crisis and non-crisis situations.
- Emphasize the importance of current scholarly research to cultivate the ability to conduct, interpret, evaluate, and report research findings that have the potential to guide evidence-based practices in counseling.
- Employ practices and decision-making that aligns with the ethical and legal standards of the profession.
- Encourage collaborative engagement with other mental-health professions and constituents within counseling to support the needs of individuals seeking therapeutic services.
- Recognize and explore personal biases and limitations through reflection and supervision to enhance professional competency and development.
Program Evaluations
- Annual Report 2022-2023
- Program Evaluation Report 2021-2022
- Program Evaluation Report 2020-2021
- Program Evaluation Report 2019-2020
- Program Evaluation Report 2018-2019
Vital Statistics
School of Graduate Studies
Traditional On Campus 15 Week Study
The School of Graduate Studies programs at Rosemont College are dynamic, practical, and relevant, designed to propel your career forward. Join a diverse community of learners that nurtures your intellectual, professional, and personal growth. The School of Graduate Studies offerings include:
• Graduate teaching certifications on campus and online
• Traditional 15 week semester programs
• Campus, online and hybrid based graduate degrees
Choose Your Path to Success
Rosemont College offers courses that enable you to achieve a specialized Master’s of Arts Degree in Counseling with two different areas of concentration.
Whether you're embarking on the traditional path of full time study or returning to education as an adult learner, it's essential to explore all your embedded certificate options:
• MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• MA School Counseling

School of Graduate Studies
Our dynamic programs drive career advancement & foster intellectual, professional, & personal success.
Thomas DeGeorge, PhD
Associate Professor, Director & Clinical Supervisor Rosemont College Counseling Center, Director Graduate Counseling
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