Mental Health Counseling Degree

The mental health counseling program at University of the Southwest 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 New Mexico colleges that offer mental health counseling degrees.

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University of the Southwest (USW)

6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM

CSW provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Hobbs, New Mexico and operated as a private institution. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, around 500 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

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

The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be required for certain programs.

Tuition is approximately $15,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $3,900. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

CSW has several athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Track & Field

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at usw.edu today.

Students Enrolled in the Mental Health Counseling Program

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

• Santa Fe, NM
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $47320

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