Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's Program

Train to Make a Lasting Impact on Mental Health

Are you passionate about helping others improve their mental health and well-being? The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) master’s program at Cleveland State University offers a rigorous, clinically focused path to becoming a licensed professional counselor in Ohio. With expert faculty and practical training, you'll be prepared to serve clients in a wide range of professional settings—such community agencies, hospitals, and private practices.

Our CACREP-accredited, 60-credit-hour program is designed to build strong clinical skills and help you meet all academic requirements for licensure as a Professional Counselor (PC) in the State of Ohio. Classes are offerred in-person, with some classes available online as well. You’ll graduate with the knowledge, competencies, and confidence to work in diverse clinical environments.

Program Objectives

We are committed to educating counselors who are clinically skilled, ethically grounded, and dedicated to service. The objectives of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program include:

Education

• To educate Clinical Mental Health Counseling students who meet all Ohio standards for licensure as Professional Counselors (PC) and Professional Clinical Counselors (PCC).
• To provide training across the 8 CACREP common core areas:
  • Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice
  • Social and Cultural Diversity
  • Human Growth & Development
  • Career Development
  • Counseling and Helping Relationship
  • Group Counseling and Group Work
  • Assessment and Testing
  • Research and Program Evaluation

Advancement of Program Excellence

• Promote professional counselor identity with students through involvement in professional counseling organizations.
• Faculty actively contribute to the field of Counselor Education nationally through publications, presentations, and service.
• Maintain CACREP accreditation for Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Service

• Provide service to counseling interns and the CSU community through the Counseling and Academic Success Clinic (CASC).
• Engage the Greater Cleveland area through continuing education workshops, pro bono presentations, and consultation.
• Provide ongoing service to the counseling profession.

Vital Program Statistics

• Program completion rate: 99%
• Licensure/certification exam pass rate (first attempt): 95%
• Job placement rate: 75%

Admission Requirements

View the CSU Catalog for details. »

Additional Resources & Links

• Background Check Info
• CNS Master Schedule
• CMHC Program of Study
• Timeline of CMHC Graduate Program
• Practicum Information
• Internship Information
• CNS Student Handbook 2023–2024
• Ohio Counselor, Social Work and Marriage & Family Therapy Board
• National Board for Certified Counselors
• American Counseling Association

Contact Us

Interested in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program? We’re here to help you take the next step.

Email: levinstudents@csuohio.edu
Phone: 216.687.4625

Mailing Address:
Cleveland State University
School of Education and Counseling
2121 Euclid Avenue, JH 378
Cleveland, OH 44115