Mental Health Counseling Degree

The mental health counseling program at Antioch University – New England prepares students for careers as a behavioral disorder counselor, counselor, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, substance abuse counselor, or vocational counselor. The program focuses on helping prevent or remediate personal problems, conflicts, and emotional crisis. Program courses include: human development, psychopathology, individual and group counseling, personality theory, career assessment, patient screening and referral, observation and testing techniques, interviewing skills, professional standards and ethics, and laws and regulations. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer mental health counseling degrees.

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Antioch University – New England

602 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Antioch University - New England is a nonprofit private graduate level institution located in Keene. Enrollment at this school exceeds 910 students yearly. Antioch University - New England is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission to offer degree awards in a number of programs.

Graduate level tuition is expected to cost nearly $25,000 per year.

Areas of study offered at Antioch University - New England include:

• Environmental Studies
• Elementary Education
• Clinical Psychology
• Education, Teaching of Individuals with Autism

Students may visit the school's website at http://www.antiochne.edu to get information on admissions, financial aid, student services and more available.

Students Enrolled in the Mental Health Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Antioch University – New England has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Mental Health Counselors

Description

Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. May help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, mental health counselors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $44800

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).