Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychology - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Counseling and Psychology master's degree with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares skilled professionals to provide mental health services to individuals and groups in public and private settings. Graduates of this program often obtain LPC licensure (Licensed Professional Counselor) with a Mental Health Service Provider endorsement, allowing graduates to work with cases of a more diagnostic and clinical nature. Licensure requires supervised clinical experience beyond the hours required for a degree. Special emphasis is placed on personal and professional development to become effective mental health service providers for the larger community and region. The program is committed to serving the diverse population of the region and strives to recruit students and faculty that are representative of our regional diversity. This program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Undergraduate GPA: at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scaleUndergraduate Coursework: Undergraduate coursework in psychologyLetters of Recommendation: three letters of recommendation from faculty members or other persons who have adequate knowledge of the applicant's professional qualities or potential for success as a graduate studentGRE: On the verbal portion, a score of at least 146 (new format) or 400 (old format); on the writing portion, a score of at least 140 (new format) or 400 (old format) as well as at least a 4.0 score on the analytical writing portion. Students who have successfully completed Tennessee Tech's Fast Track program and meet all other requirements for admission to graduate school may be exempted from taking the GRE.