Mental Health Counseling is a broad program of study intended to prepare individuals to provide counseling in a variety of community helping service settings. Graduates of this program may serve clients in mental health centers, a variety of business and industry settings, career counseling agencies and centers for marriage and family counseling. Emphasis is placed upon counseling with individuals, groups, families and couples in various settings. Professional preparation includes areas such as theory, skill development, assessment, treatment planning and counseling with specific populations utilizing individual, group, marriage, family, career, and community consultation interventions. A basic background in psychology is helpful for students in this program.
