Master of Science in Clinical Counseling (MS)

College of Arts and Sciences

Degree Information

The Master of Science Degree is a 60-credit hour Clinical Counseling program. This graduate program is modeled on national licensing standards for individuals who are preparing to deliver direct mental health services and are pursuing mental health licensure to deliver these services*. The Master of Science in Clinical Counseling is inclusive of 100 hours of practicum (observation hours) and 900 hours of clinical internship (direct client contact). Residential and online students are responsible to complete these practicum and clinical internship hours under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Online students may complete clinical hours in their home state through an accountability and approval process with Bellevue University's Internship Director. Candidates seeking entry into the Master of Science in Clinical Counseling program must satisfy prerequisite requirements of 6 credit hours in the behavioral sciences and 3 credit hours in statistics.

*Educational requirements for licensure vary from state to state. It is your responsibility to evaluate whether the Master of Science in Clinical Counseling meets the licensure requirements particular to the state in which you plan to practice. Refer to this link for state by state information.