Mental Health Counseling Degree

The mental health counseling program at City College – Gainesville 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 Utah colleges that offer mental health counseling degrees.

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City College – Gainesville

336 W Bugatti Drive, Salt Lake City, UT

City College - Gainesville is a nonprofit private institution that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Gainesville, Florida, in a predominantly suburban area. The school enrolls 500 students per year, allowing for a more personalized education.

Areas of study offered at City College - Gainesville include:

• Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
• Medical Insurance Coding
• Business Administration
• Mental Health Counseling
• Phlebotomy
• Paralegal

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Approximately 90% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 79% of those accepted choosing to enroll.

The cost of tuition is nearly $15,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.citycollege.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Mental Health Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. City College – Gainesville offers an associate'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

Salary & Wages

• Salt Lake City, UT
  • Total Employment: 410
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.42
  • Average Annual Salary: $63270

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