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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.

    • 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.

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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

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

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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

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School of Graduate Studies

Our dynamic programs drive career advancement & foster intellectual, professional, & personal success.

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Associate Professor, Director & Clinical Supervisor Rosemont College Counseling Center, Director Graduate Counseling

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Counseling Faculty

Meet the experienced professional faculty with various areas of expertise that guide students throughout their journey in the field of counseling.

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Whether you’re applying for your first year of college, transferring, or completing a degree, our admissions team is here to support you!

Individual Attention And An Invaluable Skill Set

“The Chemistry department at Rosemont College prepared me for my career by providing me with research opportunities which gave me basic lab skills that were the foundation for my career in chemistry. I also believe the most beneficial parts of my Rosemont education were the small class sizes and individual attention. Because of this, I was given many opportunities to give presentations in class, receiving feedback on my public speaking skills and ways to calm my nerves. My professors gave me an invaluable skill set: to present myself, my research, and my ideas to the world confidently and clearly.”

- Lauren Profitt
Rosemont College Chemistry Alumni

Supportive Environment

I consider my Rosemont experience to be one great learning adventure. As I look back at my years at Rosemont, I can clearly see how I grew year to year due to my involvement on campus, and the support of the faculty and staff. There is value in learning in a supporting environment where everyone is rooting for you. I now have an MBA degree, and I'm a CPA working as an assurance associate in Washington DC.

- Carlos Aguilo, MBA, CPA
Rosemont College Accounting Alumni

Instrumental Science To Become A Physician

"I have wanted to be a doctor since high school. Rosemont and the science program have been instrumental in my path to becoming a physician. Dr. Skokotas has guided me and helped me in many ways. I’m so thankful for the supportive environment and opportunities that Rosemont offered!"

- Archana Ganta
Rosemont College Biology Alumni

Abundance of Opportunities

"Rosemont College has provided me with an abundance of opportunities that I would not have found anywhere else. I've been able to take the information from my courses and apply it to the real world. The hands-on experience has been critical in helping me find my path. Between my internship at the Montgomery County Coroner's Office and the classes I've taken during my tenure at Rosemont, I believe that I'm well equipped for what lies ahead!"

- Gabby Godwin
Rosemont College Criminology Alumni

Mentoring That Makes Dream Jobs A Reality

“Being an elementary school teacher has been my dream since I was in first grade. Now, I’m teaching in that same school district! Rosemont’s Education program helped make my dream a reality thanks to the mentorship provided by my professors. They worked closely with me during my classes and student teaching to make sure I was successful, and their familiarity with local schools was a huge help in my job search. My classmates were extremely supportive, too. Even after graduation, we’ve all stayed in touch and support one another as we begin our careers.”   

- Frankie DiGironimo
Rosemont College Education Alumni

A Competitive Edge

“The summer before my senior year, I was encouraged to apply for an internship at a rare book museum in Philadelphia. Prior to applying for this internship, I doubted whether I was qualified for such a role, but I was encouraged by the faculty--especially within the English department. Without their support, I would not have had the confidence to apply nor the competitive edge needed to land the internship. Within the college, I was granted work experience through the library and college archives which continues to aid me as I am working in my graduate studies. Even now, I feel like the English department continues to support my academic pursuits and their mentorship and guidance is invaluable.”

- Hope Smalley
Rosemont College English and Communication Alumni

Enhanced Skills

“My time in the History department enhanced my research, writing, and public speaking skills. My professors’ rich and engaging courses instilled in me a deep passion for the subject matter. Through class trips to museums, I started to favor an object-based approach to history that I pursued in my graduate studies.”  

- Mary Manfredi, Registrar at Sotheby’s
Rosemont College History Alumni

Innovative Skills That Land Media Jobs

“Rosemont's New Media Communication program has prepared me for the multiple achievements I’ve already experienced in my career. I developed journalism skills that allowed me to be innovative in the news environment, which helped me land my current position as an assistant producer at KYW News Radio.”

- Talaya Martin-Green
Rosemont College New Media Communication Alumni

Rigorous Set Of Skills

"One of the greatest benefits of studying philosophy is acquiring a uniquely rigorous set of skills. These skills are both personal and intellectual, allowing you to decipher day to day events in a distinctive yet grounded way. It provides a way of thinking that increases your ability to think clearly about your personal problems and your professional challenges. More than this, philosophy complements and enhances the broadest range of interests and responsibilities, whether they are intellectual or in the workplace. At the end of the day, studying philosophy puts you in the unique position of being able to not only understand your own beliefs more clearly, but also in recognizing the problems and potential you carry in your everyday life."

- Vincent Carchidi
Rosemont College Philosophy Alumni

Complex Insight

"I’m a Sociology major, and some may not realize the complexity of the subject because you’re studying people. But after learning about it for the past few years and navigating my way through different situations, I feel like I’ve gained insight into the inner workings of our society and culture. I also feel that I have grown into a well-rounded and fully me person."

- Casandra Antzoulatos 
Rosemont College Sociology Alumni

Invested In You

"I have recently graduated and just landed a job with a big-four accounting firm. The most powerful lesson I learned at Rosemont is that when a community invests in your success, you have the responsibility to give it your all. Over the course of my undergraduate career, I have worked diligently to develop skills to be successful. I am currently pursuing my CPA licensure in Pennsylvania."

- Brandon Jones
Rosemont College Accounting Alumni