Program offered is a Master Degree.

Position yourself for increased career opportunities and job satisfaction in the fast-growing counseling field. Capella University currently offers three online master's programs: Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, and School Counseling. Capella also offers clinical master's programs and specializations in Addiction Counseling and School Psychology, and a non-clinical program in Counseling Studies.

Mental health counseling is a field that can bring immense personal satisfaction as well as excellent career opportunities. This  master’s program in Mental Health Counseling offers a rigorous curriculum that includes online course work, residencies, and field experiences designed to prepare you for state licensure eligibility. You will develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to assess and treat mental and emotional disorders and promote optimum mental health. People who choose this specialization often pursue mental health counselor positions within institutional, community, and private practice settings.

This specialization requires course work and clinical experience, including a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship.

Residency Requirements: Two six-day residential colloquia.

Licensure Information: For detailed information about obtaining professional licensure, please visit

 http://www.capella.edu/schools_programs/licensure.aspx.