Mental Health Counseling Degree

The mental health counseling program at Carson – Newman College 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 Tennessee colleges that offer mental health counseling degrees.

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Carson – Newman College

Also known as William Jennings Bryan College

721 Bryan Drive, Dayton, TN

Carson - Newman College is a nonprofit private institution located in Jefferson City, TN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Carson - Newman College has an annual student enrollment of about two thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Psychology
• Philosophy And Religious Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Most common test scores among applicants accepted to Carson - Newman College are in the range of 20 - 25 for the ACT exam, or 855 - 1115 on the SAT exam. Roughly 70 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 19 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $24,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $2,800 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Carson - Newman College Eagles participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students who wish to view more about this school can check out their website at http://www.cn.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Mental Health Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Carson – Newman College offers a master's degree program in mental health counseling.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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