School of Education

Master of Science in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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Program Overview

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program prepares students to seek licensure as a licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa.  It gives students the expertise needed to work in a variety of settings, including agencies, group practices, substance abuse treatment centers, hospitals, residential treatment centers, and employee assistance programs.  The 60-credit hour program can be completed in as little as two and a half years.

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

Program Requirements

Admission

• Applications for this program are accepted for fall and spring start terms, with the following deadlines. All materials must be postmarked by the identified dates: 
  • Spring start-term: September 1
  • Summer and Fall start-term: February 15
• Upon the receipt of transcripts, an advisor will complete a transcript evaluation in order to determine any credit or course substitutions/transfers. 
• Questions regarding the application process can be forwarded to the Coordinator of Graduate Admission at soegradadmission@drake.edu or 515-271-2552.

Counseling Admission Requirements

This program has indicated specific statement of interest requirements. This statement of interest replaces the general admission statement of interest required for other programs.

The paper should be a 5-page, double spaced statement of interest in the counseling profession.  It should include the following information:

• Educational and professional background
• Career aspirations with a counseling degree
• Experience working with people who are different from you
• What do you think is one of the more prominent or pressing issues in the area of counseling? (school/clinical mental health/rehabilitation)