Mental Health Counseling Degree

The mental health counseling program at Union Institute & 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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Union Institute & University (Union, UI&U)

2222 Marion - Mt. Gilead Rd, Marion, OH

Union Institute and University, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, began as a consortium between ten colleges to explore non traditional forms of teaching. The consortium became the Union of Research and Experimenting Colleges and Universities in 1969. By 1972 the school received accreditation by the Commission on Institutions of High Education of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and received degree granting status by the Ohio Board of Regents. The school changed its name to the current in 1985. Currently the school enrolls approximately 2000 students per year and has over 15,000 alumni throughout the world.

Academics

Union Institute and University challenges students by providing an interdisciplinary education model that forces students to placer studies in a relevant context, utilizing analyses and critical thinking. Undergraduate and graduate programs are available, with undergraduate programs being broken down into Bachelor of Arts concentrations and Bachelor of Science majors. Individuals will be provided with a unique educational experience, developed over time and based on German and British methods. The emphasis on student learning is unique, and is core to the education offered.

Majors and concentrations offered include:

• Psychology and Human Development
• Education
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice Management
• Social Work

Admission and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Union Institute and University must be a high school graduate or have a GED. Students must complete the application which will be reviewed and used to determine admission to the school. Students will also take placement exams and be required to submit all relevant documents, such as transcripts. Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships and work study programs. The school's financial aid office will assist students in applying for aid and additional information may be found on the school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Mental Health Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Union, UI&U 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).