Visit the Clinical Mental Health Counseling page for more information on the program and access to advising.
Program Description
The Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program is designed for individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Through immersive training and real-world clinical experience, students gain insight into the human experience while learning to deliver effective, evidence-based, client-centered counseling. Through courses in individual and group counseling, theories of counseling, human development, and psychological assessment, students gain both insight and practical tools to support those in need. The program also emphasizes ethical practice, helping students navigate the legal and professional responsibilities essential to working in today’s mental health field. Upon successful completion, graduates will be eligible to apply for licensure as an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC) in the state of Utah.
Matriculation Requirements
1. Application for admission to graduate program with application fee by the established deadline.
2. Submit official transcripts from all universities attended.
3. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, a nationally accredited program, or an international college or university recognized by a ministry of education.
4. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
5. The bachelor’s degree can be in any discipline, provided the student meets the prerequisite coursework which includes:
- Abnormal Psychology
- Research Methods
- Statistics
6. The university uses a selective admissions process for admitting students to graduate programs. Meeting minimum admissions criteria does not guarantee admission to the graduate program or to the University as a graduate student.
7. For international students whose native language is not English, submit official TOEFL or IELTS band scores. A TOEFL score of 79 iBT (550 pBT) or higher, or an IELTS band score of 6.0 or higher within the past two years is required.
Complete the UVU Graduate School Application.
Personal Interview
All candidates will be screened and those deemed to meet or exceed basic application requirements may be invited for an interview. This interview does not guarantee acceptance into the program as students will compete with all other applicants for matriculation into a cohort.
Three total letters of recommendation from academic and professional sources.
Program Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 |
| CMHC 6000 | ACA Ethics and Professional Orientation | 3 |
| CMHC 6010 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 6020 | Techniques of Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 6160 | Lifespan Development in Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 6130 | Multicultural Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 6100 | Crisis and Trauma Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 6060 | Psychological Assessment in Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 6070 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 6030 | Diagnosis in Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 6710R | Counseling Practicum (May need to be repeated until clinical hours are fulfilled.) | 3 |
| CMHC 6050 | Career Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 6110 | Research and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| CMHC 6120 | Counseling Strategies for Substance and Behavioral Addictions | 3 |
| CMHC 6090 | Foundations of Psychopharmacology and Integrated Care for Counselors | 3 |
| CMHC 6163 | Couples and Family Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 6162 | Counseling Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| CMHC 6150 | Cognitive Therapies | 3 |
| CMHC 6081 | Current Trends in Clinical Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 6890R | Counseling Internship (May need to be repeated until clinical hours are fulfilled.) | 6 |
Graduation Requirements
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 must be maintained within the program.
- A grade of ‘B’ or higher is required in all courses.
- Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credits.
- Complete program clinical and supervision hour requirements.
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700 clinical hours are required for completion. See CMHC Handbook for specific types of hours required (Direct vs. Indirect).
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Residency hours: Minimum of 42 graduate credit hours completed at UVU in the CMHC program.
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Graduate credits accepted from another regionally accredited institution or equivalent shall have been completed within four years of the graduate student’s matriculation into the graduate program and cannot be older than six years at the time of graduation with a master’s degree from the University.
8. Graduate coursework shall be completed within a six-year period.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
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| Semester 1 |
|---|
| CMHC 6000 | ACA Ethics and Professional Orientation | 3 |
| CMHC 6010 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 6020 | Techniques of Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 6030 | Diagnosis in Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 6130 | Multicultural Counseling | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| CMHC 6070 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 6060 | Psychological Assessment in Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 6100 | Crisis and Trauma Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 6120 | Counseling Strategies for Substance and Behavioral Addictions | 3 |
| CMHC 6160 | Lifespan Development in Counseling | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Semester 3 |
|---|
| CMHC 6710R | Counseling Practicum | 3 |
| CMHC 6150 | Cognitive Therapies | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 6 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| CMHC 6890R | Counseling Internship | 3 |
| CMHC 6110 | Research and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| CMHC 6090 | Foundations of Psychopharmacology and Integrated Care for Counselors | 3 |
| CMHC 6163 | Couples and Family Counseling | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 12 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| CMHC 6050 | Career Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 6162 | Counseling Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| CMHC 6081 | Current Trends in Clinical Counseling | 3 |
| CMHC 6890R | Counseling Internship | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 12 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 60 |
