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Prepare to work with clients from diverse backgrounds and make an impact through counseling.
When you earn your Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Sonoran University, you join a thriving online healthcare education community grounded in humanism and integrative care.
Our experienced faculty of industry experts and practicing clinicians facilitate deep learning using immersive technologies and simulations to help you develop practical counseling skills with empathy and cultural competence.
Specialized training in field-based crisis counseling, integrative mental health care, and telehealth combined with core foundational knowledge positions you to make an impact as a professional mental health counselor. Graduate ready to sit for the National Counselor Exam or the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam and pursue licensure so you can embark on your journey to make an impact through counseling.1
Complete your MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 100% online in our interactive virtual classrooms, allowing you to balance your education with work and other life commitments.
Gain hands-on counseling experience through simulated client interactions in our innovative Virtual Health Center, which empowers you to safely apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Sonoran’s MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling curriculum helps you meet the course, practicum, and internship requirements necessary to seek professional licensure.1
Engage in meaningful discussions on human behavior, learn current strategies to support the development of clients from diverse backgrounds and communities, and merge best practices from the field of professional counseling and integrative healthcare to enhance clinical care and outcomes. Applying our “no busy work rule,” we seek to ensure assignments are authentic, reflective of activities practitioners engage in in real life, and aligned with best practices in teaching and learning.
Our Clinical Mental Health Counseling program helps you develop competency in evidence-based integrative mental health care to holistically support patient well-being. Learn techniques for supporting mental health, from nutrition to mindfulness, self-care, and more.
Equip yourself with the skills and training in specialized areas such as integrative mental health, field-based crisis care, and technology in counseling. Skills that ensure a comprehensive approach to assessment, prevention, intervention, and advocacy to establish a safe, judgment-free, and empowering therapeutic environment for your clients.
Work closely with experienced faculty members to enhance your skills, learn to apply your knowledge in practical settings, and make valuable professional connections. With regular opportunities in each course to engage and interact with your faculty and peers, our online community is thriving.
Employment of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is projecting to grow 18 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. An advanced degree is a must-have for mental health professionals as they seek employment and advancement.2
I chose Sonoran University of Health Sciences because I needed a fully online program that would prepare me to earn the CNS® credential so I can be licensed to practice in my state.
— Julie B., M.S. in Clinical Nutrition
— Dr. Oluwatosin Oluokun, M.S. in Clinical Nutrition
I feel like Sonoran University of Health Sciences truly prepares you for the world of Clinical Nutrition. I would highly recommend this school to anyone.
— Sammeisha C., M.S. in Clinical Nutrition
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