Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Program Outcomes
The Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program is a 60-unit graduate program that admits approximately 30 students per year and is designed to be completed in an average of six semesters. The estimated average cost to complete the program is approximately $25,000 over the duration of the program.
Student Learning and Program Evaluation
Student outcomes are evaluated annually through field placement evaluations, course-based learning assessments, and program-level outcome measures. These evaluations support continuous program improvement and alignment with professional counseling standards.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
The program prepares graduates to meet educational requirements for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) licensure in California. Licensure requirements are established by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), and students are encouraged to review current regulations directly through the BBS: http://www.bbs.ca.gov/
Student Outcomes
Student Success and Completion
During the 2023–2024 academic year:
29 students graduated from the program
79% of students completed the program within 2.5 years
100% of students passed all clinical coursework
92% passed the comprehensive examination on the first attempt
Approximately 92% of graduates secure employment within three months of graduation. Alumni report employment across a range of settings, including:
Vocational rehabilitation
Community and public mental health services
Educational settings
Behavioral health centers
Case management and support services
Currently, the graduate program has a total of 69 students. Admission rates have been healthy over the past five years taking in 24 students in 2023-2024.
During the 2023-2024 academic year (AY), a total of 29 students graduated from the program with 79% of students completed the program within two and a half years.
All students passed their clinical coursework (100%).
2023-2024 , AY, 92% of students passed the comprehensive examination on the first
attempt.
Approximately, 92% of graduates from the program find employment within three months
of completion. Of the 25 alumni who returned the survey, 5% were seeking employment
specifically in the counseling field and 93% were employed in the counseling field.
Alumni reported employment in vocational rehabilitation, education settings, mental health services, behavioral health center, and case management services.
Professional Development
Students are encouraged to engage in professional development activities, including presenting at regional, state, and national conferences related to counseling and rehabilitation. Faculty support student involvement in professional organizations and scholarly activities as part of professional identity development.
Accreditation
Fresno State’s Master of Science degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling is fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), through October 31, 2023.