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Mental Health and Wellness Counseling (MA)

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Upon earning a MA in Mental Health and Wellness Counseling, students will have the foundation necessary to apply research, mental health and wellness concepts, and best practices to their role as a utilitarian counselor. Students will build this foundation through developing expertise in biological, social, and cultural factors that impact mental health and wellness to diverse populations in various counseling-related professions.  Exploration in areas of lifespan development, individual counseling, group counseling, school and community counseling, trauma, and mental health concerns will also prepare students for success in their chosen counseling field. This master’s degree in mental health and wellness counseling does not lead to licensure or certification but places students on track for broad integration of mental health and wellness counseling concepts into their chosen field.  Through the completion of this versatile degree, students will possess a strong foundation to deliver ethical and culturally-competent support for individuals, organizations, and communities in order to advocate for change by promoting and normalizing mental health and wellness practices.

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Degree

Master of Arts Mental Health and Wellness Counseling

Careers

Graduates are inspired and prepared to become ethical mental health and wellness counselors in their chosen field.  This degree is appropriate for helping professionals who work in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Education
  • Faith-based organizations
  • Clergy
  • Human services
  • Community health
  • Law enforcement
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Management/human resources
  • Military
  • Higher education

Program Highlights

  • Relevant and engaging learning opportunities through a variety of course activities

  • 30 hours degree with the potential to complete the entire degree in one year

  • All courses are 100 percent online

  • Asynchronous courses that allow for schedule flexibility

Admission Requirements

All College and University transcripts.

Note: The GRE is NOT required for admission.

Prerequisites

  • Must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • 75 undergraduate GPA or 2.75 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work
  • The GRE test is not required for admission to the program

Application Deadlines

8 week Program Deadline:

Spring A – Jan. 1

Spring B – March 1

Summer – May 1

Fall A – Aug. 12

Fall B – Oct. 1

Degree Plan

The graduate faculty in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction are actively involved in research, development of education models, and in- service education programs.

The M.A. in Mental Health and Wellness Counseling program is designed for candidates interested in careers as college and university counselors, career counselors, military counselors, and other positions in non-clinical counseling.

Required Courses
CoursesHours
EDG 6301 Social and Cultural Influences 3
EDG 6304 Research 3
EDG 6320 Individual Counseling 3
EDG 6321 Group Counseling 3
EDG 6322 Introduction to School and Community Counseling 3
EDG 6323 Theories of Counseling 3
EDG 6328 Professional Orientation 3
EDG 6332 Introduction to Crisis, Trauma, and Mental Health Concerns 3
EDG 6396 Capstone in Mental Health and Wellness Counseling 3
EDSC  6303 Human Growth and Development 3

 

Courses in this program are offered through an online format.

  • Carr Academic Graduate Scholarships

    Carr Academic Graduate Scholarships are ASU’s premier scholarships for graduate students. Awards are based on undergraduate GPA. Students are considered for the Carr Academic Graduate Scholarship upon their acceptance into the College of Graduate Studies and Research. No application is required.

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