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| Boilerpipe Text | What You’ll Learn
Mental health counseling is a growing specialty in the U.S. Our program helps you master skills in counseling theory, diagnostic and other assessment procedures, treatment planning, inter-professional collaboration, crisis intervention, client advocacy, education and training, and case management. You can also apply to become a
Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee.
Apply now
Curriculum
CACREP-accredited program
, you’ll complete course work in using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), counseling in mental health settings, and supervision of counseling. Two semesters of internship in a mental health agency prepare you for practice as a professional counselor upon graduation.
Featured Story
Classmates to Counselors
An on-campus counseling clinic staffed by Counselor Education students offers accessible mental health services to students in need.
Read the story
Classmates to Counselors
Best Consideration Dates
Fall Semester: April 15
Spring Semester: November 15
Summer Semester: April 15
Complete applications received after the published deadline are welcome and will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
apply now
Research
Student-led research is a great opportunity to apply your studies, help address real-life issues, and focus your professional goals.
Our students study the efficacy of individual and group counseling approaches and programs designed to support clients’ holistic growth. They present research at local, regional, and national conferences, and many have received awards for their presentations or had research published in professional counseling journals.
Explore our research projects
Career Outlook
Graduates are eligible to take the New York State exam for becoming a
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
. A license allows you to work in certified
New York State Office of Mental Health
clinics, Personal Recovery Oriented Services, inpatient, and other programs. It also creates access to most managed care provider panels and authorizes you to conduct your own private counseling practice.
Professional counselors are joining the ranks of providers in Veteran’s Administration settings, are included under Tricare coverage, and are being admitted onto national and local managed care panels. Professional counselors also work with people facing serious mental illness as well as chemical and other addictions. Counselors are expanding their practice with veterans and their families, federal employees, and a range of human needs presented by individuals and families with insurance coverage. |
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# Mental Health Counseling (MS)
“… Empower\[s\] diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals.” (ACA, 2010)
## What You’ll Learn
Mental health counseling is a growing specialty in the U.S. Our program helps you master skills in counseling theory, diagnostic and other assessment procedures, treatment planning, inter-professional collaboration, crisis intervention, client advocacy, education and training, and case management. You can also apply to become a [Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee.](https://www.brockport.edu/academics/counselor_education/casac-t.html)
[Apply now](https://www.brockport.edu/admissions/graduate-student/)
## Curriculum
[CACREP-accredited program](http://www.cacrep.org/), you’ll complete course work in using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), counseling in mental health settings, and supervision of counseling. Two semesters of internship in a mental health agency prepare you for practice as a professional counselor upon graduation.
[Curriculum & Learning Outcomes](https://www.brockport.edu/live/profiles/mental-health-counseling-ms)
### Featured Story

Classmates to Counselors
An on-campus counseling clinic staffed by Counselor Education students offers accessible mental health services to students in need.
[Read the storyClassmates to Counselors](https://www.brockport.edu/live/news/3926-classmates-to-counselors)
## Application Process
All applicants must complete the multi-step process managed by the Center for Graduate Studies.
1. Determine your [applicant type](https://www.brockport.edu/graduate/admissions/applicant/index.html)
2. Submit [application](https://www.brockport.edu/graduate/admissions/index.html)
3. Request all official transcripts
4. Review and submit required [application materials](https://www.brockport.edu/admissions/graduate-student/admission-requirements-by-program/counselor-education/) through the [Application Status Portal](https://apply.brockport.edu/account/login?r=https%3A%2F%2Fapply.brockport.edu%2Fportal%2Fgr_status)
5. International applicants must also submit [international materials](https://www.brockport.edu/graduate/admissions/international_part_three.html)
## Best Consideration Dates
Fall Semester: April 15
Spring Semester: November 15
Summer Semester: April 15
Complete applications received after the published deadline are welcome and will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
[apply now](https://www.brockport.edu/admissions/graduate-student/)
## Research
Student-led research is a great opportunity to apply your studies, help address real-life issues, and focus your professional goals.
Our students study the efficacy of individual and group counseling approaches and programs designed to support clients’ holistic growth. They present research at local, regional, and national conferences, and many have received awards for their presentations or had research published in professional counseling journals.
[Explore our research projects](https://soar.suny.edu/handle/20.500.12648/1998)
## Career Outlook
Graduates are eligible to take the New York State exam for becoming a [Licensed Mental Health Counselor](https://www.op.nysed.gov/mental-health-counselors). A license allows you to work in certified [New York State Office of Mental Health](http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/licensing/definitions.htm) clinics, Personal Recovery Oriented Services, inpatient, and other programs. It also creates access to most managed care provider panels and authorizes you to conduct your own private counseling practice.
Professional counselors are joining the ranks of providers in Veteran’s Administration settings, are included under Tricare coverage, and are being admitted onto national and local managed care panels. Professional counselors also work with people facing serious mental illness as well as chemical and other addictions. Counselors are expanding their practice with veterans and their families, federal employees, and a range of human needs presented by individuals and families with insurance coverage.
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| Readable Markdown | ## What You’ll Learn
Mental health counseling is a growing specialty in the U.S. Our program helps you master skills in counseling theory, diagnostic and other assessment procedures, treatment planning, inter-professional collaboration, crisis intervention, client advocacy, education and training, and case management. You can also apply to become a [Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee.](https://www.brockport.edu/academics/counselor_education/casac-t.html)
[Apply now](https://www.brockport.edu/admissions/graduate-student/)
## Curriculum
[CACREP-accredited program](http://www.cacrep.org/), you’ll complete course work in using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), counseling in mental health settings, and supervision of counseling. Two semesters of internship in a mental health agency prepare you for practice as a professional counselor upon graduation.
### Featured Story
Classmates to Counselors
An on-campus counseling clinic staffed by Counselor Education students offers accessible mental health services to students in need.
[Read the storyClassmates to Counselors](https://www.brockport.edu/live/news/3926-classmates-to-counselors)
## Best Consideration Dates
Fall Semester: April 15
Spring Semester: November 15
Summer Semester: April 15
Complete applications received after the published deadline are welcome and will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
[apply now](https://www.brockport.edu/admissions/graduate-student/)
## Research
Student-led research is a great opportunity to apply your studies, help address real-life issues, and focus your professional goals.
Our students study the efficacy of individual and group counseling approaches and programs designed to support clients’ holistic growth. They present research at local, regional, and national conferences, and many have received awards for their presentations or had research published in professional counseling journals.
[Explore our research projects](https://soar.suny.edu/handle/20.500.12648/1998)
## Career Outlook
Graduates are eligible to take the New York State exam for becoming a [Licensed Mental Health Counselor](https://www.op.nysed.gov/mental-health-counselors). A license allows you to work in certified [New York State Office of Mental Health](http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/licensing/definitions.htm) clinics, Personal Recovery Oriented Services, inpatient, and other programs. It also creates access to most managed care provider panels and authorizes you to conduct your own private counseling practice.
Professional counselors are joining the ranks of providers in Veteran’s Administration settings, are included under Tricare coverage, and are being admitted onto national and local managed care panels. Professional counselors also work with people facing serious mental illness as well as chemical and other addictions. Counselors are expanding their practice with veterans and their families, federal employees, and a range of human needs presented by individuals and families with insurance coverage. |
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