Program Information
Are you looking for clinical mental health counseling programs in Phoenix? The Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Argosy University, Phoenix is designed to provide students with a sound foundation for the practice of professional counseling. The program introduces students to basic counseling skills that integrate individual and group theoretical foundations of professional counseling into appropriate client interaction and intervention skills. The Argosy University, Phoenix mental health counseling degree program is designed to emphasize the development of attitudes, knowledge, and skills essential in the formation of professional counselors who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services.
Thus, the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program is committed to educating and training students to enter a professional career as master’s-level counseling practitioners who can function ethically and effectively as skilled professionals with demonstrated knowledge of social and cultural diversity.
Forensic Counseling Concentration
The Forensic Counseling concentration within the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program is designed to provide students with a knowledge base in forensic psychology, including theory, research and professional practice. Students study the nature of the settings in which forensic psychology is practiced and how professionals function in such settings. They have the opportunity to become acquainted with the issues and problems for which forensic psychology services are typically utilized. Students have the opportunity to learn assessment methods utilized in forensic psychology and develop the intervention skills to effectively function in the forensic domain. Special attention is given to issues of diversity, cultural sensitivity, and ethical practice. The concentration can include a supervised practicum in an applied forensic setting.
Licensure Information
Graduates of both the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program and the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Forensic Counseling degree program are eligible to pursue licensure in Arizona as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and for certification as a Nationally Certified Counselor. Upon completion of educational requirements, two years of post-master’s supervised practice is required for licensure as an independent Counselor in the state of Arizona. For more information and application materials please contact the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, 3443 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1700, Phoenix, AZ 85012, 602.542.1882, or www.azbbhe.us. If a student intends to obtain licensure in a state other than Arizona, the student needs to contact the licensure board associated with the state they plan to obtain licensure in order to ensure they meet that state’s requirements.
Career Outcomes
This Argosy University, Phoenix mental health counseling degree program is designed to prepare you for a career as a 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 Outcomes
• Professional Identity: Value all aspects of professional functioning, including history, roles, organizational structures, ethics, legalities, standards, and credentialing
• Social and Cultural Diversity: Apply core theory and research of the cultural context of relationships, issues, and trends in a multicultural and diverse society to the counseling profession
• Human Growth and Development: Interpret and apply core theory and research of the nature and needs of individuals at all developmental levels
• Career Development: Apply core theory and research of career development, the psychology of work, and related factors
• Helping Relationships: Ethically and effectively deliver a range of counseling and consultation services
• Group Work: Understand the theoretical and experiential foundations of group purpose, development, and dynamics; will apply group counseling methods and skills
• Assessment: Understand principles of testing and measurement, and will apply both individual and group methods of assessment and evaluation
• Research and Program Evaluation: Understand methods and roles of research, statistical analysis, needs assessment and program evaluation
• Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in written communication
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Develop and improve positive relationship skills via effective communication, respect for others, appreciation of diversity and cultural sensitivity, and awareness of their impact on others.
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Enhance your career potential by enrolling in this Argosy University, Phoenix master’s degree 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. End your search for clinical mental health counseling programs in Phoenix at Argosy University, Phoenix.
This degree program is also offered at other Argosy University Locations