Online Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 

Earn a Graduate Degree and Positively Impact Clients’ Lives

Master the skills necessary for effective client assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in North Park’s affordable master’s in mental health counseling program.

Through our flexible online coursework, you’ll build a solid foundation in counseling theory, understand the counseling profession’s legal and ethical responsibilities, and prepare to meet clients’ diverse needs. You’ll be equipped to explore the role of spirituality in mental health, both for yourself and your future clients, while also engaging in advanced training in multicultural counseling to ensure you’re prepared to serve in today’s diverse world. Study on your own schedule while still benefiting from the guidance of expert faculty and supportive peers.

Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to sit for the National Counselor Examination (NCE). North Park’s master’s in clinical mental health counseling degree meets the requirements for licensure in 39 states. Our graduates boast a 100% licensure pass rate and a 95% job placement rate.1

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2 years

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Skills-Based, Hands-on Counseling Curriculum

In addition to 100% online classes, you’ll gain experience and build connections with the support of your instructors. Our faculty create opportunities for interaction and involvement throughout the coursework.

Counseling Techniques

Learn specific interviewing skills, strategies for therapeutic change, the importance of nonverbal clues, and more. You’ll graduate prepared to sit for the NCE.

Professional, Legal, and Ethical Responsibilities

Explore the ethical principles and standards for counseling practice by examining legislation and regulatory processes.

Practicum and Internships

For hands-on experience, you’ll complete 100 hours of practicum and 600 hours of internships. We have partnerships with various institutions, or you can find one that aligns with your interests.

Change Lives with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling

You’ll graduate from North Park ready to help clients improve their mental health. Our graduates practice ethical decision-making and demonstrate advocacy in a variety of roles. We boast a 95% job placement rate for our graduates.1

Mental Health Counseling Jobs

Mental Health Counselor $53,710 per year2

Mental Health Case Manager $48,779 per year3

Clinical and Counseling Psychologist $96,100 per year4

About North Park University

Founded in 1891 by the Evangelical Covenant Church, North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st-century America. As a collaborative learning community that celebrates the richness of cultural differences, North Park welcomes individuals from all faiths. Located in Chicago, the private university is proud to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.

Online Learning Experience

At North Park University, we’re here for you — even when you aren’t here. Our online programs are delivered through Canvas and taught by responsive faculty, so you’ll feel supported and benefit from a convenient online learning format. If you need additional assistance, the NPU Center for Online Education help desk is here to answer your questions and keep you on track.

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Sources

  1. North Park University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Annual Report, 2023-2024.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.” Retrieved February 5, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  3. Payscale. Average Mental Health Case Manager Pay. Retrieved April 24, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/.
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.” Retrieved February 5, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.