This program provides preparation for settings such as community mental health agencies, private practice, college and university counseling centers, or college and university departments counseling and psychology. This Program has an Admission Deadline of February 1. The program is appropriate for those who wish to become counselors in a wide range of community agencies, such as addiction treatment clinics, mental health centers, rehabilitation offices, and family service organizations, and also for those planning careers in college counseling and student development services and for those who wish to become counselors in elementary or secondary schools. Students must have a master s degree in either counseling or education. Eastern Washington University and WSU Spokane are collaborating to offer the courses, with final approval of the partnership expected by early fall 2000.
Courses are available now.
In addition to offering the student a solid background in psychology, the intent of the Mental Health Counseling curriculum is to provide a general foundation in theoretical and applied perspectives which are used by mental health professionals. Special emphasis is placed on skill development, supervised practice with a variety of clients and with families, and on-site internships in various community and mental health clinics.