This CACREP-accredited program is designed to prepare you for
positions as a mental health counselor in institutional, community,
and private practice settings. You'll receive academic preparation and
clinical training intended to instill high standards for professional
practice. Develop the ability to apply varied approaches, wellness
theory, and research to mental health assessment and treatment.
Outcome goals and graduates' proficiency levels
These results show recent Capella graduates'
proficiency levels in the expected learning outcomes for this
program. Faculty make this assessment in the capstone course—the
final course in which Capella students demonstrate what they’ve learned.
2017-2018 Demonstration of Program Outcomes
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling
Outcome Demonstrations
Source:
Aggregated faculty judgments of learner demonstration of program
outcomes from Q2 2017 — Q1 2018 capstone courses.
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Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization
- General Mental Health Counseling
Quality and Professional Relevance
- Capella University's PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and MS in School Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) through March 31, 2028.
- The 2020-2021 Counselor Education Unit Annual Report is available.
- Our faculty is made up of scholar-practitioners who are active within their professions and bring real-world experience to the courseroom.
- All members of Capella's counseling faculty hold doctoral degrees from accredited institutions.
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduates have a 48% pass rate on the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam.1
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduates have a 65% pass rate on the National Counseling Exam.2
- 440 learners graduated from the Mental Health Counseling program between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021.
- The current completion rate for learners from the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program who enrolled in 2014-2015 and 2015-2016, and graduated within 24 quarters, is 36%.3
- Of respondents who reported obtaining new or advanced positions, 80% of Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduates surveyed reported job placement within 180 days of graduation.4
Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, endorsement, certification, authorization, other professional credentials, or salary advancement. State regulations and professional credential standards vary. It is each learner's responsibility to understand and comply with the requirements for his or her state and professional associations.
1Exam pass rates are based on reports from the National Board of Certified Counselors on statistics for self-reported Capella alumni taking the National Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE) Fall 2020 and Spring 2021. Capella is notified of exam scores by the exam proctor only if the exam takers identify Capella as a recipient of their scores. Out of 54 CMHC learners that took the NCMHCE, 26 passed.
2Exam pass rates are based on reports from the National Board of Certified Counselors on statistics for self-reported Capella alumni taking the National Counselor Exam (NCE) in Fall 2020 and Spring 2021. Capella is notified of exam scores by the exam proctor only if the exam takers identify Capella as a recipient of their scores. Out of 186 CMHC graduates who took the NCE, 120 passed.
3Completion rate is the percentage of those learners from 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 cohorts (learners who register for a second course in the year specified) who finished their degree within 24 quarters. Within this group, out of 1,886 Clinical Mental Health Counseling learners, 674 graduated within 24 quarters.
4Capella does not offer job placement. Data for job placement were gathered from a survey distributed to alumni who graduated from Capella's CACREP-accredited programs in 2020. There were 44 Clinical Mental Health Counseling respondents to the Alumni Survey reported obtaining new employment or advancing their position. Of those 35 reported employment or advancement within 180 days of graduation.
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling Degree Program Graduates
Data from graduates of the Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling degree program have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni are using
their degrees.
Career Preparation
MS in Mental Health
Counseling Graduates
Career Preparation
MS in Mental
Health Counseling Graduates
The skills and knowledge have been immediately applicable to my career: 92%
My degree has positioned me to achieve my professional ambitions: 92%
Capella's competency based curriculum has prepared me for the needs of my profession: 92%
Percentage of respondents who answered
"strongly agree" or "agree"
Source:
Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation.
The data were collected during Q3 2017 - Q1 2018.
Career & Professional
Accomplishments
MS in Mental Health Counseling Graduates
Career and Professional
Accomplishments
MS in Mental Health Counseling Graduates
Made a significant contribution to my profession: 39%
Successfully changed jobs and-or-careers: 39%
Assumed leadership responsibilities: 41%
Received a salary increase: 43%
Received a promotion: 46%
Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography, and degree field, affect career outcomes, and Capella does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, or other career growth.
Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q1 2018.
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling Degree Program Graduates
Data from graduates of the Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling degree program have been combined for these Student Experience results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni feel about
Capella and what general skills and abilities they gained.
Satisfaction With Capella
MS in
Mental Health Counseling Graduates
Satisfaction with Capella
MS in
Mental Health Counseling Graduates
I have or intend to recommend Capella: 85%
I am satisfied with my Capella education: 97%
Capella gave me the most efficient direct path to completing my degree: 100%
Percentage of respondents who answered
affirmatively.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes
Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3
2017 – Q1 2018.
Skills & Abilities
MS in
Mental Health Counseling Graduates
Skills & Abilities
MS in
Mental Health Counseling Graduates
Write clearly, accurately, and professionally; use sources appropriately : 100%
Communicate thoughts and ideas in varied settings : 100%
Show ethical conduct reflecting values and beliefs of discipline : 100%
Show knowledge of field; respect contributions of other fields : 100%
Analyze theoretical issues or investigate real-world phenomena, create knowledge : 100%
Locate, evaluate and communicate information; address legal, professional, other issues : 100%
Critically examine, analyze, and evaluate thinking using intellectual standards and creativity : 100%
Critically evaluate, select, and use discipline-appropriate technology : 100%
Show appreciation for group and individual differences : 100%
Demonstrate effective leadership in diverse environments : 96%
Apply the specialized knowledge associated with professional practice area : 100%
Percentage of respondents who rated
themselves as "proficient" or "exceptional" on
ability to demonstrate the skill or ability on the job.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after
graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q2 2018.
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