About the Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling Program

The CACREP-accredited Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program prepares students using the fundamentals of counseling theory and practice in an experiential and interpersonal learning environment. Our aim is to train professional counselors with a sound foundation in ethical behavior, counseling theories, contemporary research, and professional skills, creating a knowledge base and capacity for thinking that can be translated into effective counseling practice with individuals, families, and groups from diverse backgrounds. We strive to guide our students to become more self-aware and self-reflective as they hone their intellectual, interpersonal, and counseling skills. We encourage critical thinking, emphasize professional integrity, and foster a commitment to mental health advocacy as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Program Objectives

• Students will understand counselor professional identity and demonstrate skill in applying ethical and legal considerations in professional counseling.
• Students will be able to demonstrate the awareness, knowledge, and skills to counsel clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Students will be able to apply theories of human development to clients’ needs and issues.
• Students will have knowledge of career assessment and planning principles and theories.
• Students will demonstrate skills necessary to be an effective counselor while applying a theoretical approach.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills to facilitate psychoeducational and process groups.
• Students will be able to select and interpret assessment measures (i.e., academic/educational, career, personality, diagnostic, and developmental).
• Students will be able to critically evaluate research in a manner that informs counseling practice.

Annual Reports and Program Data

• 2016–17 Annual Data
• 2016–17 Annual Report and Program Evaluation
• 2017–18 Annual Data
• 2017–18 Annual Report and Program Evaluation
• 2018–19 Annual Data
• 2018–19 Annual Report and Program Evaluation
• 2019–20 Annual Data
• 2019–20 Annual Report and Program Evaluation

Prospective Students

Financial Aid

• 2016–17 Program Handbook
• 2017–18 Program Handbook
• 2018–19 Program Handbook
• 2019–20 Program Handbook
• 2020–21 Program Handbook
• Prior Syllabi

General Program Information (Admissions Criteria, Methods of Instruction, Minimum Degree Requirements, Matriculation Requirements, and Curriculum Map)

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Meet the Faculty

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Contact Admissions

For questions and information related to admissions, please contact the program's enrollment coordinator in the Graduate Admissions Office.

• Elhom Gosink

  Lead Graduate Enrollment Coordinator

  egosink@westminstercollege.edu

  

  Elhom Gosink

  Role

  • Full-Time Staff
  • Lead Graduate Enrollment Coordinator

  Degrees

  B.A. Westminster College

  Pronouns

  She/Her/Hers

  Contact

  egosink@westminstercollege.edu

  801.832.2292

Site Supervisors

If you are a site supervisor for practicum students or interns, check out your online orientation and trainings.