What is the difference between Community Counseling and Mental Health Counseling?
A. CACREP Standards for Community Counseling programs only requires 48 semester hours graduate degree program, including a 600 clock hour internship. Graduates of this program can work in private practice or in a variety of community settings. The Mental Health Counseling program is a 60 semester hour graduate degree program that requires 900 clock hours of internship. The coursework includes more emphasis on diagnosis and treatment planning, psychopharmacology, and psychopathology. Professional counseling requires a minimum of a master’s degree.
