{"id":71740,"date":"2020-01-28T13:54:49","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T21:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=71740"},"modified":"2025-08-05T09:17:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T16:17:29","slug":"clinical-mental-health-counseling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/clinical-mental-health-counseling\/","title":{"rendered":"Clinical Mental Health Counseling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m89c7vwa-b5fc31c53ed53e347e7e0e3b68875505\">\n.avia-section.av-m89c7vwa-b5fc31c53ed53e347e7e0e3b68875505{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/01\/Clinical-Mental-Health-Counseling-Masters-Program-at-Southern-Oregon-University.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section 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><p>Earn your Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Southern Oregon University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div class='clear'><\/div><div id='sub_menu1'  class='av-submenu-container av-i603xxu-8e152a4db0efe11b678be2de5179eca9 alternate_color  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  av-sticky-submenu submenu-not-first container_wrap fullsize' style='z-index:301' ><div class='container av-menu-mobile-disabled av-submenu-pos-center'><ul id=\"menu-cmhc\" class=\"av-subnav-menu\" role=\"menu\"><li role=\"menuitem\" id=\"menu-item-71780\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/clinical-mental-health-counseling\/\" itemprop=\"url\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/span><span 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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) prepares candidates to be competent, culturally aware, ethical counselors who will provide exceptional mental health services in both public and private settings to meet the needs of increasingly diverse communities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The curriculum is designed to meet state and national standards so that graduates can apply to become licensed counselors throughout the U.S. The CMHC program has attained national accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT) also recognize the CMHC program as meeting the educational requirements for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-lzua9404-d9eb5c592e2a3e4edbbab7152c29ca95-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_third '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lzua9404-d9eb5c592e2a3e4edbbab7152c29ca95\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-lzua9404-d9eb5c592e2a3e4edbbab7152c29ca95{\nmargin:20px 20px 30px 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/CMHC-Standard-Curriculum-2025-Cohort.pdf'  class='avia-button av-lzua9404-d9eb5c592e2a3e4edbbab7152c29ca95 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"SEE PROGRAM 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Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), MS\/MA&#039;&gt;Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), MS\/MA&lt;\/a&gt;\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/clinical-mental-health-counseling\/master-clinical-mental-health-counseling\/' title='Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), MS\/MA'>Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), MS\/MA<\/a><\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-83hovvg-fc036e38491e3a2877af16959a4ceabc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock micro-text top-30'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>Learn more about the SOU Clinical Mental Heath Counseling Degree:<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-7rk4mws-ee2f6287c74e2d85ac1fab1e1a5a5c9d-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/clinical-mental-health-counseling\/master-clinical-mental-health-counseling\/'  class='avia-button av-7rk4mws-ee2f6287c74e2d85ac1fab1e1a5a5c9d av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-dark'   aria-label=\"SEE PROGRAM\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >SEE PROGRAM<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lzsqmjp6-fb49f456e93fbfa23df6a266ef50192f\">\n.avia-section.av-lzsqmjp6-fb49f456e93fbfa23df6a266ef50192f{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-lzsqmjp6-fb49f456e93fbfa23df6a266ef50192f main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  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type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lzsqkpvn-7fc6e0cc67988fe1ee66ec3dc9cf8cfe\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lzsqkpvn-7fc6e0cc67988fe1ee66ec3dc9cf8cfe .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:16px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lzsqkpvn-7fc6e0cc67988fe1ee66ec3dc9cf8cfe '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Clinical Mental Heath Counseling program is proud to be designated as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wiche.edu\/tuition-savings\/wrgp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Western Regional Graduate Program<\/a>, helping our students afford the high cost of out-of-state tuition. Out-of-state students from the other 14 western states* pay in-state graduate tuition. The CMHC program awards this financial aid to increase diversity and recognize academic excellence. To be considered for the WRGP resident tuition rate, submit a 300 word essay that addresses how you meet one or both of the selection criteria (diversity and\/or academic excellence). You can apply to CMHC program directly by sending your essay (as an email attachment) to <a href=\"mailto:cmhc@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CMHC@sou.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14;\"><em>*Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-u9ecws-dd0f366dc7bb30203b8fe4a372a32c30 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lzsqo3sf-ae0bb8f4b074c2abe8465030169bb3fe\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lzsqo3sf-ae0bb8f4b074c2abe8465030169bb3fe{\npadding-bottom:20px;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lzsqo3sf-ae0bb8f4b074c2abe8465030169bb3fe .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lzsqo3sf-ae0bb8f4b074c2abe8465030169bb3fe .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lzsqo3sf-ae0bb8f4b074c2abe8465030169bb3fe .av-subheading{\nfont-size:16px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lzsqo3sf-ae0bb8f4b074c2abe8465030169bb3fe .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lzsqo3sf-ae0bb8f4b074c2abe8465030169bb3fe .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lzsqo3sf-ae0bb8f4b074c2abe8465030169bb3fe av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-21  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Oregon Lottery Scholarship<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lzsqotb9-10485117544cd3e33f451f264f02e475\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lzsqotb9-10485117544cd3e33f451f264f02e475 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:16px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lzsqotb9-10485117544cd3e33f451f264f02e475 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Funds from the Oregon Lottery are available to our program to distribute as scholarships to incoming students.<\/p>\n<p>The criteria includes: ethnic and cultural diversity, financial need, and academic accomplishments. The selection committee will review the CMHC application, financial need as determined by the SOU financial aid office, and student identified ethnicity. Students interested in this award need to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), available at the <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/financial-aid\/\">Financial Aid Office<\/a>. Incoming students will be sent an invitation to apply for the Oregon Lottery Scholarship.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/financial-aid\/\">SOU Financial Aid Office<\/a> is available to help students with other funding questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-773cpss-99e95f75bf6ac38e12fe681d59a38d67\">\n.avia-section.av-773cpss-99e95f75bf6ac38e12fe681d59a38d67 .av-parallax .av-parallax-inner{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/01\/FINALS-2018-Viewbook-0168.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-773cpss-99e95f75bf6ac38e12fe681d59a38d67 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.8;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_4' aria-label='SOU Clinical Mental Health Counseling Page - 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Student Testimonials Section' class='avia-section av-5mxisl8-b90cccb4b907ce1e98d4c2565d358512 main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-71740'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k5yd6ctv-3b25ac75023a5d3131a613d0c850f636\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-k5yd6ctv-3b25ac75023a5d3131a613d0c850f636{\npadding-bottom:0;\ncolor:#231f20;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-k5yd6ctv-3b25ac75023a5d3131a613d0c850f636 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-k5yd6ctv-3b25ac75023a5d3131a613d0c850f636 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-k5yd6ctv-3b25ac75023a5d3131a613d0c850f636 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#231f20;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-k5yd6ctv-3b25ac75023a5d3131a613d0c850f636 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-k5yd6ctv-3b25ac75023a5d3131a613d0c850f636 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-k5yd6ctv-3b25ac75023a5d3131a613d0c850f636 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-k5yd6ctv-3b25ac75023a5d3131a613d0c850f636 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-27  el_before_av_testimonials  avia-builder-el-first  top-30 av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What SOU CMHC Students are Saying<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='avia-testimonial-wrapper av-guytfg-994b37813b628683fa512c402a7ea5ac avia-slider-testimonials avia-slider-2-testimonials avia_animate_when_almost_visible av-large-testimonial-slider av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slider-hover-pause av-slideshow-autoplay av-loop-endless av-loop-manual-endless' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;endless&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:10,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:true,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\">\n<section class=\"avia-testimonial-row\"><div class='avia-testimonial av-12fe7fg-93bd67e8f7d4970b14dccade4ec8df68 avia-testimonial-row-1 avia-first-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p>My transfer to SOU truly began my educational journey. The faculty and staff welcomed me warmly and encouraged me to pursue my career of counseling and be the best I could be.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/Thomas-Perkins-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni-180x180.webp 180w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/Thomas-Perkins-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni-80x80.webp 80w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/Thomas-Perkins-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni-36x36.webp 36w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/Thomas-Perkins-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni-120x120.webp 120w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/Thomas-Perkins-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni.webp 183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/Thomas-Perkins-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni-180x180.png\" height=\"180\" width=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/Thomas-Perkins-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/Thomas-Perkins-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/Thomas-Perkins-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/Thomas-Perkins-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/Thomas-Perkins-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni.png 183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" class=\"attachment-square size-square sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Thomas Perkins <\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Master of Sciences in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - 2018<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-uu48rg-2f8de6c2e5867a75c2081fff26665aea avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p>The staff and faculty in the Clinical Mental Health in Counseling Master&#8217;s program are professional, caring, and lead with high expectations.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/MIchael-Higgenbotham-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni-180x180.webp 180w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/MIchael-Higgenbotham-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni-80x80.webp 80w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/MIchael-Higgenbotham-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni-36x36.webp 36w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/MIchael-Higgenbotham-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni-120x120.webp 120w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/MIchael-Higgenbotham-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni.webp 183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/MIchael-Higgenbotham-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni-180x180.png\" height=\"180\" width=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/MIchael-Higgenbotham-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/MIchael-Higgenbotham-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/MIchael-Higgenbotham-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/MIchael-Higgenbotham-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/MIchael-Higgenbotham-Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni.png 183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" class=\"attachment-square size-square sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" > Michael P. 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