West Virginia University

Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

At West Virginia University (WVU), the Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Counseling Psychology offers students the opportunity to pursue an online master’s degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. Providing curriculum accredited the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP), WVU believes in a “synergistic effect” in providing these two counseling specialties as a singular degree.

The online master of science degree from WVU requires two one-week residencies in Morgantown, Virginia to skill-build their counseling theory and techniques I & II and for an internship seminar and group counseling techniques.

Program Information

School Name: West Virginia University

Program Name: Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

Program Length: Two to three years

Enrollment Types: Full-Time or Part-Time

Instruction Methods: Asynchronous

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Phone Number: (304) 293-5703

Program Requirements:

  • 60 Credit Hours
  • 150 Hour Practicum
  • 600 Hour Internship
  • Two One-Week Residencies

Admission Requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited College or University
  • A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.8
  • GRE or MAT Scores
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Online Application with Fee
  • Supplemental Department Application

Application Deadlines:

  • Priority - March 15
  • Deadline - April 15

West Virginia University’s program information was last updated in April of 2020. For more information, visit the university's website above.