Online Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Positively Impact Clients’ Lives with a Graduate Degree
Online
Two Years
60 Credit Hours
$860 Per Credit
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Earn Your Online Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree from North Park
In North Park’s online master’s in clinical mental health counseling program, you’ll gain the skills necessary to assess, diagnose, and treat clients. Through our flexible online coursework, you’ll build a solid foundation in counseling theory and learn to deliver mental health services that address clients’ developmental, multicultural, relational, and spiritual concerns.
Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to sit for the National Counselor Examination (NCE).
Program Details
- 100% licensure pass rate*
- 95% job placement rate*
- Meet the requirements for licensure in 39 states
- Build meaningful connections with faculty and students
Curriculum
In-Depth, Flexible Online Counseling Curriculum
60 total credits
20 courses
In addition to fully online classes, you’ll take part in practicum and internship hours with the support of your instructors.
The blend of online coursework with hands-on opportunities will lay the groundwork for a meaningful career in counseling. Our faculty create opportunities for interaction and involvement, ensuring you make lasting connections. You’ll graduate prepared to sit for licensure, of which our students boast a 100% pass rate*.
Course Highlights
- Counseling Techniques
- Social & Cultural Foundations of Counseling
- Integrating Spiritual & Religious Issues in Counseling
- Trauma & Healing
Admissions Requirements
Apply to the Online Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Application Deadline 08/25/2025
Start Date 09/08/2025
Apply to the master’s in clinical mental health counseling program at North Park today. The application process is quick and easy, and you can save your progress as you work. Reach out to your enrollment counselor with any questions you encounter throughout the process.
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| Transcripts | Provide official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Please send transcripts to: North Park University Admissions 3225 W. Foster Ave., Box 19 Chicago, IL 60625 Electronic transcripts can be submitted to: DataEntry@northpark.edu If ordering directly from Parchment or Clearinghouse, please select North Park University. |
| Transfer Credits | You may transfer up to six credits into the program from an accredited institution. They must be within the last 10 years and be a grade of B or higher. Any of those 6-credits accepted for transfer will need to be first determined by the CMHC director. |
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| Cost per Credit Hour | $860 |
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| Total Number of Credit Hours | 60 |
| Total Estimated Tuition | $51,600 |
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| Other Costs to Budget For | Your only additional costs will be for books and materials not billed to you by North Park. These costs can vary depending on what courses you need to take, how you obtain textbooks, and a variety of other factors. |
Military Students at North Park
North Park University welcomes veterans of the US Armed Forces as students. Financial benefits are available for veterans attending the university as undergraduate or graduate students. Questions about benefits for veterans should be directed to the veterans coordinator in the Office of the Registrar at (773) 244-5560 or by email.
Paying for Your North Park Degree
There are multiple options for financing your degree at North Park. Be sure to submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year and explore third-party scholarship opportunities. Investing in your education is a big decision, and we are here to help you finance your degree in a way that fits your needs. Programs are not eligible for NPU scholarships, Graduate Assistantship, or tuition discounts.
Tuition Details
Change Lives with a Master’s Degree in 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.*
Mental Health Counseling Jobs
Mental Health Counselor $53,710 per year1
Social and Community Service Manager $78,240 per year2
What You’ll Learn
Our program will prepare you to make a lasting impact on clients’ lives. You’ll graduate with the skills you need to sit for licensure and begin practicing in a variety of settings. Through the supportive environment at North Park, you can become an ethical and empathetic mental health professional.
Program Outcomes
- Differentiate the professional identity of Clinical Mental Health Counselors from other mental health practitioners.
- Analyze the principles of ethical decision making in the practice of professional counseling.
- Demonstrate multicultural theory, social justice principles, and advocacy in the practice of counseling.
- Compare and contrast relevant theories of counseling practice in appropriate counseling and consultation skills with diverse populations.
- Apply group work theories, methods, and skills to clinical practice.
- Describe appropriate assessment and appraisal tools within counseling practice.
- Implement research in clinical practice and program evaluation to inform their counseling practice.
- Deliver clinical mental health services which attend to the developmental, multicultural, relational, and spiritual concerns of clients.
Expert Faculty Who Are Committed to Your Success
Our instructors have professional experience in their respective fields and are ready to form meaningful relationships with you as they guide and mentor you toward success. Our faculty are committed to the achievement of every student.
Kara Wolff, Director of Graduate Program & Clinical Mental Counseling Professor
Faculty Spotlight: Kara Wolff
Dr. Kara Wolff is the Director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. In addition to teaching experience, she brings an extensive background in mental health practice as a counselor. Wolff believes that good counselors are genuinely curious about the world. “I hope that my students develop a life-long goal of satisfying that curious spirit. Human beings are incredibly interesting and there is so much more to know about why we do the things that we do.”
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. You’ll be supported every step of the way.
Benefits:
- Hands-on, supportive faculty who have experience in online learning environments
- Flexible coursework that can be completed when and where you are
- Connections with a diverse student body from many walks of life, helping you develop a global perspective
Sources and Disclaimer
- Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.” Retrieved February 18, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/substance-abuse-behavioral-disorder-and-mental-health-counselors.htm.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Social and Community Service Managers.” Retrieved May 15, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
*North Park University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Annual Report, 2023-2024.