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Accreditation
Walden University 's M.S. program in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling
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Addiction, depression, stress management, parenting, relationships—skilled mental health counselors have the opportunity to make a difference with individuals, families, and groups in a variety of settings. Through a mix of research, fieldwork, and courses taught by national experts, this program will prepare you to address and treat behavioral disorders knowledgeably, ethically, and with respect for diversity. You’ll gain the confidence, qualifications, and critical-thinking skills to seek licensure and apply best practices as a change agent in the counseling profession.
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Major Courses Include:
- Foundations for Graduate Study in Mental Health
- Professional Identity and Ethics in Counseling
- Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories
- Life span Development
- Interviewing and Observational Strategies
- Multicultural Counseling
- History and Systems of Counseling and Psychology
- Diagnosis and Assessment
- Vocational Psychology and Counseling
- Prevention: Research and Practice
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Abuse Therapies
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Education Resources
Earn Your Degree Online
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Facts & Info
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Institutional Accrediting Agency:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
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Address:
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
US
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Institution Type:
Private, for-profit, Higher Education
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Calendar Type:
Walden offers frequent start dates. Check with an Enrollment Advisor for details.
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Credit-earning Options:
Transfer of credit varies by applicant.
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Delivery Format:
Online course structure with residency requirements for Ph.D. programs.
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Carnegie Classification:
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive
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Technical Requirements:
Applicants to master's programs should possess minimum online and Internet capability, and KAM-based students should have a working knowledge and understanding of computers, but computer literacy is not essential.
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Geographic Restrictions:
Walden best serves the needs of those students living within the United States or Canada.
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On-Campus Requirement:
Doctoral programs require 32 units of academic residency, and some master's programs have specific courses and specializations with residency requirements.
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Loans Offered:
Federal Financial Aid and Student loans
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