Overview
The Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Argosy University, Denver in Denver, Colorado, is designed to provide students with a sound foundation for the practice of community counseling, with a multifaceted focus on developmental and preventive mental health services.
The program introduces students to the basic skills of counseling, integrating individual, group, family, and organizational interventions. The program emphasizes development of the attitudes, knowledge, and skills required for the ethical provision of quality professional counseling services. This goal is achieved through a curriculum designed to integrate foundational counseling skills, counseling theories, and clinical field experiences taught by experienced practitioners.
Career Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare you for a career as counselor who may work in a variety of settings, including:
• private and group practices
• substance abuse treatment facilities
• hospitals and clinics
• correctional institutions
• schools and universities
• government agencies
Program Objectives
The MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs is designed to prepare students to:
• ethically and effectively deliver a range of counseling and consultation services;
• demonstrate a knowledge of social and cultural diversity;
• appropriately apply interaction and intervention skills;
• explain a range of individual and group approaches to evaluation and assessment;
• work in a wide variety of settings with diverse client populations at all levels of development.
Apply
Enhance your career potential by enrolling in the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. You can learn more about specific financial aid programs (available to those who qualify) on our Financial Aid & Scholarships pages, or by contacting us to request more information.
This degree program is also offered at other Argosy University Locations