The M.S.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling Program at the University of Miami School of Education and Human Development is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) for the period of December 2024 through December 2032.
Explore our Master's in Mental Health Counseling (MHC) program, crafted to address the mental health needs of diverse populations. Join a vibrant learning community with award-winning faculty and passionate peers, where leading scholars and practitioners guide you through a scientist-practitioner approach to training. As a graduate of our program, you’ll open doors to varied career paths, from private practice to roles within community organizations, hospitals, and government agencies. Engage in a culturally responsive, research-driven, and ethically informed education that blends theory, evidence-based practice, and hands-on skills. Begin your path to a fulfilling career in Mental Health Counseling with the University of Miami.
To nurture the development of mental health counseling graduate students and faculty as reflective practitioners committed to promoting psychological well-being in a multiculturally complex world based on an integration of theory, clinical skills, and science-based training.
Objective 1. Knowledge and Application of DSM-5-TR: Students will demonstrate in-depth understanding of the DSM-5-TR criteria for diagnosing mental disorders. They will be proficient in identifying clinical symptoms and providing corresponding diagnoses in alignment with DSM-5-TR guidelines.
Objective 2. Cultural Responsiveness: Students will display cultural humility, responsiveness, and sensitivity in all aspects of their work as counselors-in-training, including (but not limited to) cultural and individual differences related to age, race, ethnicity, language, national origin, culture, religion/spirituality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, disability, and geographic background. This responsiveness will be integrated into all aspects of students’ interactions and work.
Objective 3. Comprehensive Case Conceptualizations and Treatment Plans: Students will develop the competence to create theoretically based, comprehensive case conceptualizations and treatment plans that are individualized to each client's unique needs and circumstances.
Objective 4. Competent Providers of Treatment: Students will become proficient in implementing evidence-based treatments. They will skillfully integrate assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment planning to provide holistic and effective therapy services.
Objective 5. Ethical Practice: Students will exhibit an in-depth understanding and adherence to the ethical guidelines governing the practice of mental health counseling, showcasing professionalism and integrity in all aspects of their practice.
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