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Office of Admissions
2136 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052

Telephone Number: 202-994-9283

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Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master of Arts in Education and Human Development
Department of Counseling and Human Development

Mission and Program Outcomes

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is dedicated to the preparation of students to become knowledgeable and ethical counseling professionals for employment in a variety of health and human services settings. We endorse an integrated approach to counseling research and practice. We contribute to human development, adjustment and change by encouraging our diverse faculty and student body to engage in reflective practice, innovative inquiry and responsible social action.

The program in clinical mental health counseling is designed to prepare students to function as professional counselors in a variety of human service agencies, mental health agencies, and employee assistance programs.

Program Coordinator

Dr. Sylvia Marotta

Program Details

Program Locations
Foggy Bottom Campus

54 Credit Hours
300 hours required for each internship
100 hours required for practicum

Sampling of Coursework:

  • Professional and Ethical Orientation to Counseling
  • Social and Cultural Dimensions of Counseling
  • Lifespan Human Development
  • Advanced Internship in Counseling

Admissions Deadline:
Fall: January 15 (Priority deadline to be considered for tuition support) or March 1 (final deadline)
Spring: September 1
Summer: February 1

Semesters for Entry:
Fall, Spring, and Summer

For more information, please contact:
Andre Wright
Assitant Director of Admissions     
202-994-1450
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                              Dr. Sylvia Marotta
Professor of Counseling, Program Coordinator of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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