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Earn your Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in just five years. Lebanon Valley College's CMHC program prepares you for licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC). Our M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling students have a 100% National Counselor Examination (NCE) pass rate. The master's portion of this program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation and Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Request Info Apply Now Learn More About the Program Taught by highly-regarded faculty who are experts in their fields, you’ll be immersed in a curriculum that quickly gets you comfortable working in a wide variety of settings, with a wide variety of people. By the time you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a career in workplaces like schools, community agencies, integrative healthcare organizations, and private practices. Be Mind-full Internships & Practicums CMHC students gain real-life experience through internships and practicums at a variety of sites, such as: Annville Psychological Services Center for Hope and Healing Milton Hershey School Pennsylvania Counseling Services Student & Faculty Research As a CMHC major, you can take advantage of our student and faculty research program as an extracurricular learning opportunity. You’ll work alongside professors as they conduct empirical research, gaining experience and psychological insights along the way. Learn More About Research 18% projected job growth in counseling, 2022–32 (Bureau of Labor Statistics) #2 mental health counselor ranking as a profession (U.S. News & World Report, Best Social Services Jobs, 2023) 100% pass rate on the National Counselor Exam LVC’s CMHC program is designed to meet the educational requirements to be licensed as a professional counselor in Pennsylvania. Additional requirements to obtain licensure are mandatory, including but not limited to passing the state licensure exam and acquiring the requisite supervision hours. Students should consult the Pennsylvania State Licensing Board to determine the requirements to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Students interested in licensure outside Pennsylvania can contact the  American Counseling Association  or the  National Board of Certified Counselors  to access licensure requirements for other states. The student is responsible for contacting the appropriate board for licensing and certification information. Please consult Dr. Lou Manza, chair and professor of psychology, at manza@lvc.edu  for additional information. Career Opportunities With a healthy job outlook and growing demand for mental health counselors, you can bring healing and well-being to the world in many different ways. Behavioral Counselor Mental Health Counselor Social Worker Substance Abuse Counselor Family Therapist Addiction Counselor Crisis Intervention Specialist School Counselor Health Educator Sports Counselor Marriage Counselor Career Counselor Child and Adolescent Counselor Clinical Supervisor In Their Words Fulfillment I have a passion to help others in my future. What better way to be fulfilled in life than helping others as a job? I specifically chose CMHC because I am very interested in distorted thinking, trauma-informed care, and aiding adults facing mental health challenges. Jordan Stum ’23, M’25, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Flexibility The flexibility in course formats has helped me manage extracurricular activities, including playing an NCAA sport and working, which I expect to carry over into my practicum and internship experiences. The professors in the undergraduate and graduate phases are incredibly supportive and accessible in and out of the classroom. Katie Pounder ’22, M’24, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Foundations LVC prepared me very well. It made … the workforce less intimidating than it could have been. I learned the foundations of how to conduct and interpret research and how to determine if research was valid … which has been incredibly useful in my personal and professional life. Jennifer Arnold ’13, Licensed Professional Counselor, Annville Psychological Services I have a passion to help others in my future. What better way to be fulfilled in life than helping others as a job? I specifically chose CMHC because I am very interested in distorted thinking, trauma-informed care, and aiding adults facing mental health challenges. Jordan Stum ’23, M’25, Clinical Mental Health Counseling The flexibility in course formats has helped me manage extracurricular activities, including playing an NCAA sport and working, which I expect to carry over into my practicum and internship experiences. The professors in the undergraduate and graduate phases are incredibly supportive and accessible in and out of the classroom. Katie Pounder ’22, M’24, Clinical Mental Health Counseling LVC prepared me very well. It made … the workforce less intimidating than it could have been. I learned the foundations of how to conduct and interpret research and how to determine if research was valid … which has been incredibly useful in my personal and professional life. Jennifer Arnold ’13, Licensed Professional Counselor, Annville Psychological Services Faculty Spotlight
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Lebanon Valley College's CMHC program prepares you for licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC). Our M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling students have a 100% National Counselor Examination (NCE) pass rate. The master's portion of this program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation and Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). [Request Info](https://www.lvc.edu/request-info/?tfa_447=Clinical+Mental+Health+Counseling+3%2B2) [Apply Now](https://www.lvc.edu/apply) - [Home](https://www.lvc.edu/) - [Programs](https://www.lvc.edu/programs/) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling 3+2 ## Learn More About the Program Taught by highly-regarded faculty who are experts in their fields, you’ll be immersed in a curriculum that quickly gets you comfortable working in a wide variety of settings, with a wide variety of people. By the time you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a career in workplaces like schools, community agencies, integrative healthcare organizations, and private practices. [Explore Courses](https://www.lvc.edu/programs/3-2-clinical-mental-health-counseling/degree-requirements) [Meet Our Faculty](https://www.lvc.edu/programs/3-2-clinical-mental-health-counseling/faculty) ![LVC students in psychology seminar with Dr. Rachel Albert](https://www.lvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LVC_Fall2023_2023_11_07_0140-scaled.jpg.webp) ## Be Mind-full ### Internships & Practicums CMHC students gain real-life experience through internships and practicums at a variety of sites, such as: - Annville Psychological Services - Center for Hope and Healing - Milton Hershey School - Pennsylvania Counseling Services ### Student & Faculty Research As a CMHC major, you can take advantage of our student and faculty research program as an extracurricular learning opportunity. You’ll work alongside professors as they conduct empirical research, gaining experience and psychological insights along the way. [Learn More About Research](https://www.lvc.edu/programs/psychology/student-faculty-research) 18% projected job growth in counseling, 2022–32 (Bureau of Labor Statistics) \#2 mental health counselor ranking as a profession (U.S. News & World Report, Best Social Services Jobs, 2023) 100% pass rate on the National Counselor Exam Licensure Information LVC’s CMHC program is designed to meet the educational requirements to be licensed as a professional counselor in Pennsylvania. Additional requirements to obtain licensure are mandatory, including but not limited to passing the state licensure exam and acquiring the requisite supervision hours. Students should consult the Pennsylvania State Licensing Board to determine the requirements to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Students interested in licensure outside Pennsylvania can contact the [American Counseling Association](https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/licensure-requirements) or the [National Board of Certified Counselors](https://www.nbcc.org/search/stateboarddirectory) to access licensure requirements for other states. The student is responsible for contacting the appropriate board for licensing and certification information. Please consult Dr. Lou Manza, chair and professor of psychology, at [manza@lvc.edu](mailto:manza@lvc.edu) for additional information. Career Opportunities With a healthy job outlook and growing demand for mental health counselors, you can bring healing and well-being to the world in many different ways. - Behavioral Counselor - Mental Health Counselor - Social Worker - Substance Abuse Counselor - Family Therapist - Addiction Counselor - Crisis Intervention Specialist - School Counselor - Health Educator - Sports Counselor - Marriage Counselor - Career Counselor - Child and Adolescent Counselor - Clinical Supervisor ## In Their Words Fulfillment I have a passion to help others in my future. What better way to be fulfilled in life than helping others as a job? I specifically chose CMHC because I am very interested in distorted thinking, trauma-informed care, and aiding adults facing mental health challenges. **Jordan Stum** ’23, M’25, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Flexibility The flexibility in course formats has helped me manage extracurricular activities, including playing an NCAA sport and working, which I expect to carry over into my practicum and internship experiences. The professors in the undergraduate and graduate phases are incredibly supportive and accessible in and out of the classroom. **Katie Pounder** ’22, M’24, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Foundations LVC prepared me very well. It made … the workforce less intimidating than it could have been. I learned the foundations of how to conduct and interpret research and how to determine if research was valid … which has been incredibly useful in my personal and professional life. **Jennifer Arnold** ’13, Licensed Professional Counselor, Annville Psychological Services Fulfillment Flexibility Foundations I have a passion to help others in my future. What better way to be fulfilled in life than helping others as a job? I specifically chose CMHC because I am very interested in distorted thinking, trauma-informed care, and aiding adults facing mental health challenges. **Jordan Stum** ’23, M’25, Clinical Mental Health Counseling The flexibility in course formats has helped me manage extracurricular activities, including playing an NCAA sport and working, which I expect to carry over into my practicum and internship experiences. The professors in the undergraduate and graduate phases are incredibly supportive and accessible in and out of the classroom. **Katie Pounder** ’22, M’24, Clinical Mental Health Counseling LVC prepared me very well. It made … the workforce less intimidating than it could have been. I learned the foundations of how to conduct and interpret research and how to determine if research was valid … which has been incredibly useful in my personal and professional life. **Jennifer Arnold** ’13, Licensed Professional Counselor, Annville Psychological Services Faculty Spotlight [![Dr. Jeremy Goshorn](https://www.lvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/small-goshorn-jeremy.jpeg-600x600-c-default.webp) **Jeremy Goshorn** Assistant Professor of Psychology/Clinical Mental Health Counseling goshorn@lvc.edu 717-867-6407](https://www.lvc.edu/profiles/dr-jeremy-goshorn/) [![Dr. Lou Manza](https://www.lvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/small-manza-lou-2.jpeg-600x600-c-default.webp) **Lou Manza** Chair and Professor of Psychology manza@lvc.edu 717-867-6193 Clyde A. 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![LVC Clinical Mental Health Counseling grad Katrice Kirn receives diploma](https://www.lvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LVC_Grad-Commencement-2023_00225.jpg.webp) Earn your Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in just five years. Lebanon Valley College's CMHC program prepares you for licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC). Our M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling students have a 100% National Counselor Examination (NCE) pass rate. The master's portion of this program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation and Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). [Request Info](https://www.lvc.edu/request-info/?tfa_447=Clinical+Mental+Health+Counseling+3%2B2) [Apply Now](https://www.lvc.edu/apply) ## Learn More About the Program Taught by highly-regarded faculty who are experts in their fields, you’ll be immersed in a curriculum that quickly gets you comfortable working in a wide variety of settings, with a wide variety of people. By the time you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a career in workplaces like schools, community agencies, integrative healthcare organizations, and private practices. ![LVC students in psychology seminar with Dr. Rachel Albert](https://www.lvc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LVC_Fall2023_2023_11_07_0140-scaled.jpg.webp) ## Be Mind-full ### Internships & Practicums CMHC students gain real-life experience through internships and practicums at a variety of sites, such as: - Annville Psychological Services - Center for Hope and Healing - Milton Hershey School - Pennsylvania Counseling Services ### Student & Faculty Research As a CMHC major, you can take advantage of our student and faculty research program as an extracurricular learning opportunity. You’ll work alongside professors as they conduct empirical research, gaining experience and psychological insights along the way. [Learn More About Research](https://www.lvc.edu/programs/psychology/student-faculty-research) 18% projected job growth in counseling, 2022–32 (Bureau of Labor Statistics) \#2 mental health counselor ranking as a profession (U.S. News & World Report, Best Social Services Jobs, 2023) 100% pass rate on the National Counselor Exam LVC’s CMHC program is designed to meet the educational requirements to be licensed as a professional counselor in Pennsylvania. Additional requirements to obtain licensure are mandatory, including but not limited to passing the state licensure exam and acquiring the requisite supervision hours. Students should consult the Pennsylvania State Licensing Board to determine the requirements to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Students interested in licensure outside Pennsylvania can contact the [American Counseling Association](https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/licensure-requirements) or the [National Board of Certified Counselors](https://www.nbcc.org/search/stateboarddirectory) to access licensure requirements for other states. The student is responsible for contacting the appropriate board for licensing and certification information. Please consult Dr. Lou Manza, chair and professor of psychology, at [manza@lvc.edu](mailto:manza@lvc.edu) for additional information. Career Opportunities With a healthy job outlook and growing demand for mental health counselors, you can bring healing and well-being to the world in many different ways. - Behavioral Counselor - Mental Health Counselor - Social Worker - Substance Abuse Counselor - Family Therapist - Addiction Counselor - Crisis Intervention Specialist - School Counselor - Health Educator - Sports Counselor - Marriage Counselor - Career Counselor - Child and Adolescent Counselor - Clinical Supervisor In Their Words Fulfillment I have a passion to help others in my future. What better way to be fulfilled in life than helping others as a job? I specifically chose CMHC because I am very interested in distorted thinking, trauma-informed care, and aiding adults facing mental health challenges. **Jordan Stum** ’23, M’25, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Flexibility The flexibility in course formats has helped me manage extracurricular activities, including playing an NCAA sport and working, which I expect to carry over into my practicum and internship experiences. The professors in the undergraduate and graduate phases are incredibly supportive and accessible in and out of the classroom. **Katie Pounder** ’22, M’24, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Foundations LVC prepared me very well. It made … the workforce less intimidating than it could have been. I learned the foundations of how to conduct and interpret research and how to determine if research was valid … which has been incredibly useful in my personal and professional life. **Jennifer Arnold** ’13, Licensed Professional Counselor, Annville Psychological Services I have a passion to help others in my future. What better way to be fulfilled in life than helping others as a job? I specifically chose CMHC because I am very interested in distorted thinking, trauma-informed care, and aiding adults facing mental health challenges. **Jordan Stum** ’23, M’25, Clinical Mental Health Counseling The flexibility in course formats has helped me manage extracurricular activities, including playing an NCAA sport and working, which I expect to carry over into my practicum and internship experiences. The professors in the undergraduate and graduate phases are incredibly supportive and accessible in and out of the classroom. **Katie Pounder** ’22, M’24, Clinical Mental Health Counseling LVC prepared me very well. It made … the workforce less intimidating than it could have been. I learned the foundations of how to conduct and interpret research and how to determine if research was valid … which has been incredibly useful in my personal and professional life. **Jennifer Arnold** ’13, Licensed Professional Counselor, Annville Psychological Services Faculty Spotlight
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