Clinical Mental Health CounselingMaster of Science

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Becoming a counselor

Earn your clinical mental health counseling (CMHC) and fulfill the educational requirements to become a licensed mental health counselor. Take classes on campus, or with our online synchronous degree option. If you choose to complete your degree online, two courses require completion on campus. Courses can typically be completed over two separate weekend experiences at Lynn.

In the program, you'll learn how to work with a variety of clients in substance abuse treatment centers, community mental health agencies and educational settings. Study personality theory, psychopathology and human sexuality, and review legal and ethical issues in counseling. Plus, gain experience with mental health agencies through networking and internships. After graduating, register with the state of Florida to complete two years of supervised clinical hours and pass the national exam to become a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) or nationally certified counselor (NCC). Review the mission statement, goals and objectives.

This master's program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

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Chelsea Sherwood
My time in Lynn’s clinical mental health counseling program can only be described as transformative. My experiences made me a great counselor in the making and an even better person.
Chelsea Sherwood '22

Courses

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Career opportunities

Earn your master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and leave with a valuable skillset that you can apply to a career in counseling right away. Plus, after graduating, you can register with the state of Florida to complete two years of supervised clinical hours and pass the national exam to become a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) or nationally certified counselor (NCC).

Substance abuse counselor

Substance abuse counselors specialize in identifying and treating addiction. They work with patients on an individual and group level, providing them and their families with the coping mechanisms, therapy and support for recovery.

Professional counselor

Professional counselors provide education and care for those struggling with behaviorial issues. They work with families, individuals and groups on broad range of behavioral problems such as substance abuse, mental-health and emotional disorders.

Mental health counselor

Mental health counselors specialize in caring for patients with emotional and behavioral disorders. They plan treatment for coping with psychological distress, run group therapy sessions with families and work toward improving patient well-being.

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Cost and aid

Estimated cost of attendance

Fee name2023-2024
Tuition$650 per credit
Fees$200
Total$39,200

Costs are based on completion of 60 total credits. Some programs and courses may have additional costs.

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