MA.CMHC - MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The 60-unit Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) prepares students for licensure as Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) in the state of California to work in community, education, private practice, non-profit, medical, psychiatric and other multidisciplinary settings.

Please refer to the program handbook for additional information and requirements.

Practicum Training 

Clinical Training Students admitted into the CMHC program, upon completing their first year of coursework, are required to perform practicum hours in a clinical setting across three semesters for a total of at least 450 hours (280 hours must be face-to-face counseling). In addition, students are required to complete a minimum of (300) face to face hours of supervised practicum at a preapproved site in conjunction with the CMHC 699 A, B, and C courses. Students earning the MFT Specialization are required to complete (200) additional face to face hours working with couples and families. Hours acquired for the MA with MFT Specialization will count toward the 3,000 hours required for MFT licensure in California. Students unable to complete the required practicum hours for any reason will need to enroll in CMHC 699 D until their required hours are complete. Students are required to successfully complete both the academic and clinical practice components of their practicum prior to successfully completing the program.