Mental Health Counseling Degree

The mental health counseling program at Malone 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 Ohio colleges that offer mental health counseling degrees.

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Malone University

6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OH

Malone University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Canton, OH, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Malone University has a yearly student enrollment of about 2,500.

Areas of study available at Malone University include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Communications And Journalism
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Education

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken to apply to Malone University. Scores between 20 to 26 on the ACT or 895 to 1135 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for acceptance. Approximately 80 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 30 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $26,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $4,600. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students may visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Mental Health Counseling Program

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

• Toledo, OH
  • Total Employment: 370
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $47220

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