Mental Health Counseling Degree

The mental health counseling program at Lindenwood University 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 Missouri colleges that offer mental health counseling degrees.

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Lindenwood University

Also known as Lincoln University of Missouri

820 Chestnut Street, Jefferson City, MO

Lindenwood University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Saint Charles, Missouri, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. LU has a yearly student enrollment of approximately eleven thousand.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score in a range of 1250 to 1640 on the SAT, or 20 to 24 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school admits about 50 percent of students applying annually. Of those accepted, about 58 percent of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at lindenwood.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $15,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The mascot for LU is the "Lions", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)

Students who wish to view more about this school may take a look at their website at http://www.lindenwood.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Mental Health Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lindenwood University 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

Salary & Wages

• Jefferson City, MO
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $36000

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