Overview
The Master of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling degree at Argosy University, Sarasota in Sarasota, Florida, is a 60-credit-hour program designed to provide students with a solid foundation for the practice of mental health counseling. The program’s curriculum integrates the theoretical and conceptual foundations of mental health counseling with training in appropriate client intervention and therapy skills.
Career Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare you for a career as a mental health 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
Convenient Program Formats
Classes for new students conveniently begin several times a year, allowing students to enter the program throughout the year. New classes start each fall, spring, and summer semester. Contact the Admissions Department for details concerning entrance times.
Accreditation
The Argosy University, Sarasota Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling degree program is accredited by The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs can be contacted at 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 535-5990 www.cacrep.org.
Apply
Enhance your career potential by enrolling in the MA in Mental Health Counseling degree 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