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Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

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Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

Preparing ethical, culturally responsive counselors through rigorous training, reflective practice, and community engagement.

The Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program (CRMHC) at Fresno State offers a 60-unit degree with two professional concentrations: Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC) and Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC). The program prepares graduates for professional counseling practice through a strong emphasis on theoretical foundation, skill development, supervision, and applied field experience.

Our program is committed to preparing counselors who are reflective, socially responsive, and grounded in ethical practice. Students are trained to work effectively with diverse individuals, families, and communities across mental health, rehabilitation, educational, and community-based settings.
Graduate degree: 60 Unit 
Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling (CRMHC) 
Concentrations:

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC)

Students complete supervised practicum and internship experiences and are prepared for professional licensure in California and certification.Graduates of the Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC) concentration are eligible to pursue LPCC licensure (California) and CRC certification. Graduates of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) concentration are eligible to pursue LPCC licensure. 

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The Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling concentration is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)as a Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling specialty area, with accreditation currently extending through October 31, 2027. The program is accredited under CACREP’s 2016 standards and intends to seek CACREP accreditation for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration.

 

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10 percent projected job growth of rehabilitation counselors

96% of graduates find employment within three months

2019 Best Rehab Counseling Program Badge