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The School Counseling specialization program at Ohio University offers an avenue for K-12 professionals seeking to advance their careers or transition into the role of a licensed school counselor. This program provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to empower you with the skills and expertise necessary for effective school counseling. With a focus on practical experience, dedicated faculty guidance, and a direct path to school counseling licensure you'll be equipped to make a meaningful impact on student success.

• Designed for working professionals
• 60 credit hours — most finish in 6-7 semesters
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• This program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) .
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Tailored for K-12 professionals seeking career advancement or transition, our program provides a comprehensive journey toward becoming a Licensed School Counselor. Delve into the intricacies of the school environment, master technology's role in effective guidance, and gain the skills to address academic, career, and personal challenges. With a robust emphasis on real-world experience, guided by expert faculty and bolstered by CACREP accreditation, you'll graduate equipped to excel in the field and make a tangible impact on students' lives.

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Eligibility guidelines.

General background and eligibility for admissions into the Counseling Psychology Specialization can be found by following this link: Counseling Psychology PhD Program Eligibility Guidelines

In general, the Counseling Psychology Specialization prefers applicants who have strong backgrounds in psychology and work experience related to counseling psychology. Currently, we are admitting only Master’s-level applicants with preference for having majored in counseling, counseling and guidance, educational or school psychology, clinical psychology, social work, or a related field. Successful applicants will demonstrate a fit for the program and faculty in both research and clinical interest areas.

Application Materials

A specific list of application materials and instructions for the Counseling Psychology Specialization can be found by following this link: Counseling Psychology Specialization Admissions Materials . Prospective applicants may also send additional questions to the admissions coordinator or the director of training (Dr. Beverly Vandiver, [email protected]).

Submitting Application Materials

Applicants must apply online through the Graduate School application on the Graduate and Professional Admissions website . The Graduate School’s Application deadline can also be found on the above link.

A tentative timeline of the application process is presented below:

• Applications are due on December 1st 2023.
• Initial application review will occur in early December 2023.
• Interview invitations are announced in mid-December
• Admissions interviews will occur in late January or early February
• Admission invitations will be extended in February and March
• The deadline to accept or decline admissions offers is April 15th.
• Candidates will begin the program in August 2024.

International Applicants: International applicants are strongly encouraged to begin submitting all by October 15 or as early as possible . The Department must have all application materials, including unofficial transcripts, WES, and/or TOEFL scores as relevant, in order to conduct an initial application review soon after the application deadline. Given it often takes 6 weeks or more to transfer scores, we recommend International applicants begin score transfer requests no later than October 15 or earlier. If your application is incomplete as of the application deadline in early December , we will be unable to consider your application.

*NOTE: For the 2024-2025 application cycle, all interviews will be conducted virtually/online.

Transition plan for current students enrolled in other graduate programs                                               .

Students enrolled in existing specializations (e.g., counselor education, school psychology) who wish to consider transferring to the counseling psychology program will need to formally apply to the program.

Master of Education in Counselor Education

Clinical mental health/clinical rehabilitation counseling – me6324.

Department of Counseling and Higher Education 432 Patton Hall Ohio University Athens, OH 45701-2979 740.593.4400 [email protected]

Delivery Mode: Athens Campus

Terms of Entry: Fall only

Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None

Program Overview

The mission of the master’s program in Clinical Mental Health/Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling at Ohio University is: (a) to provide quality instruction and supervised experience designed to prepare professional rehabilitation counselors who are committed to facilitating the personal, vocational and economic independence of individuals with disabilities; and (b) to prepare highly competent professional counselors with an integrated counseling style, characterized by the recognition of the need to work with a client in a variety of areas including cognitive processes, feelings, and behavioral processes.

The master’s program consists of core counseling coursework in each of the following eight curricular areas: (a) Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice, (b) Social and Cultural Diversity, (c) Human Growth and Development, (d) Career Development, (e), Counseling and Helping Relationships, (f) Group Counseling and Group Work, (g) Assessment and Testing, and (h) Research and Program Evaluation. The clinical mental health/clinical rehabilitation counseling program specialization includes additional coursework in diagnosis and treatment planning, psychopathology, personality assessment, foundations of rehabilitation, medical and psychosocial aspects of disability, and job development and placement. All students must complete a supervised counseling practicum of 100 hours and a counseling internship of 600 hours. A counseling internship for the clinical mental health/clinical rehabilitation counseling specialization should be completed in a clinical setting under the supervision of a licensed professional clinical counselor with a supervisory endorsement.

Graduates of the program are eligible for licensure as Professional Counselors in the state of Ohio, and would have to pass the examination required by the Ohio Counselor Social Worker Marriage and Family Therapy Board. Graduates of the program are also eligible to sit for the national examination to become a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Upon successful completion of the academic requirements in the clinical mental health/clinical rehabilitation counseling program, the Counselor Education program will formally endorse the student for the Professional Counselor license, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification, and/or employment appropriate to clinical mental health/clinical rehabilitation counseling settings. The master’s program in clinical mental health/clinical rehabilitation counseling at Ohio University is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). By maintaining CACREP accreditation, the program strives to provide the highest quality of faculty and curriculum standards.

Full-time students are expected to complete the degree in 6 semesters.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Become familiar with the requirements for a certified rehabilitation counselor, the body of literature and research that is central to the field, and professional preparation standards which impact the field as a whole.
• Become familiar with the typical characteristics of individuals and communities served by a variety of institutions and agencies that offer clinical mental health counseling services.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of models, methods, and principles of program development and service delivery for a clientele based on assumptions of human and organizational development, including prevention, implementation of support groups, peer facilitation training, parent education, career/occupational information and counseling, and encouragement of self-help.
• Learn to develop effective strategies for promoting client understanding of and access to community resources.
• Develop knowledge and application of principles and models of biopsychosocial assessment, case conceptualization, theories of human development and concepts of normalcy and psychopathology leading to diagnoses and appropriate counseling plans.
• Acquire knowledge of the principles of diagnosis and the use of current diagnostic tools, including the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
• Learn to develop effective strategies for client advocacy in public policy and other matters of equity and accessibility.
• Develop knowledge and application of appropriate individual, couple, family, group, and systems modalities for initiating, maintaining, and terminating counseling, including the use of crisis intervention, and brief, intermediate, and long-term approaches.
• Acquire an understanding of ethical and legal considerations related specifically to the practice of clinical mental health counseling.
• Provide students with a high-quality graduate educational program that combines classroom instruction and supervised clinical experiences aimed at the acquisition of skills and the development of competencies related to the provision of services to people with disabilities.
• Produce research and other scholarly information that is related to promoting the rehabilitation and independence of people with disabilities.
• Maintain an active relationship to the broader rehabilitation community and related professional associations through consultation, education, advocacy and leadership activities.

Opportunities for Graduates

Graduates will be eligible to apply for professional counseling positions in clinical and/or other rehabilitation settings. They can obtain positions in public or private vocational rehabilitation, corrections, workers’ compensation, disability management, social security administration, veterans’ administration, and other agencies that work with people with physical and mental disabilities.

Further Information

Link to Program:  https://www.ohio.edu/education/counseling-higher-education/counselor-education

Admission Requirements

• Students with a GPA lower than 2.9 may apply by submitting Verbal and Quantitative scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
• Note that letters of recommendation must be submitted online by the authors of the letters. However, if your references prefer to submit hard copies please contact Graduate College to check on how to submit hard copies. Program faculty may contact your references for further information.
• What are your career goals? What experiences and/or persons in your life have influenced your career goals?
• What experiences have you had that you believe would help you be successful in a graduate program in counselor education?
• Describe your personal characteristics that will be assets and challenges to your study in counselor education. What qualities do you possess that you think would enable you to become an effective counselor?
• Describe your culturally relevant interpersonal experiences with individuals or groups who are different from you (race, gender, age, disability status, etc.).
• Counselor preparation involves a great deal of self-exploration and discovery. How will you manage your personal and professional boundaries in this process?
• What distinguishes you from other candidates for the counselor education program?

International Students

The Athens-based program permits full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to this program.

Graduation Requirements

Complete 60 credit hours as follows:

Counselor Education Core Courses

Complete the following courses:

• EDRE 5010 - Introduction to Educational Research Methods
• EDCE 6200 - Foundations of Counseling: Clinical Mental Health, Rehabilitation, School Counseling
• EDCE 6220 - Career Development: Research and Theory
• EDCE 6310 - Appraisal I
• EDCE 6450 - Counseling Over the Lifespan
• EDCE 6500 - Group Counseling I
• EDCE 6555 - Counseling Interviewing Techniques
• EDCE 6620 - Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling
• EDCE 6810 - Counseling Capstone
• EDCE 6860 - Multicultural Counseling
• EDCE 7555 - Theory & Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy
• EDCE 7620 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Counseling

Required Clinical Mental Health Course

Complete the following course:

• EDCE 7320 - Personality Assessment

Required Clinical Rehabilitation Courses

• EDCE 6260 - Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Rehabilitation Counseling
• EDCE 6290 - Job Placement Theory and Techniques

Practicum and Internship

Complete 3 credit hours (100 clock hours) of practicum. Complete 8 credit hours (600 clock hours) of internship in a clinical setting under the supervision of a licensed professional clinical counselor with supervisory endorsement. Each internship experience is 4 credit hours, and students must complete two placements.

• EDCE 6915 - Counseling Internship
• EDCE 6920 - Counseling Practicum

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Logan Lampretcht Professor Department of Counseling, Administration, Supervision, and Adult Learning Cleveland State University 2121 Euclid Ave. JH 278 Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214 Phone:(216) 687-4582 Fax:(216) 687-5378 [email protected]

Kathryn MacCluskie Professor Department of Counseling, Administration, Supervision, and Adult Learning Cleveland State University 2121 Euclid Ave. JH 272 Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214 Phone:(216) 523-7174 Fax:(216) 687-5378 [email protected]

Dilani Perera-Diltz Assistant Professor Department of Counseling, Administration, Supervision, and Adult Learning Cleveland State University 2121 Euclid Ave. JH 282 Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214 Phone:(216) 523-7117 Fax:(216) 687-5378 [email protected]

Justin Perry Assistant Professor Department of Counseling, Administration, Supervision, and Adult Learning Cleveland State University 2121 Euclid Ave. JH 266 Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214 Phone:(216) 523-5424 Fax:(216) 687-5378 [email protected]

Sarah Toman Associate Professor Department of Counseling, Administration, Supervision, and Adult Learning Cleveland State University 2121 Euclid Ave. JH 273 Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214 Phone:(216) 687-4615 Fax:(216) 687-5378 [email protected]

Elizabeth Welfel Professor Department of Counseling, Administration, Supervision, and Adult Learning Cleveland State University 2121 Euclid Ave. JH 286 Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214 Phone:(216) 687-4605 Fax:(216) 687-5378 [email protected]

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Online MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Provide advanced psychiatric care.

Ohio University's online MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program helps you acquire the skills to provide advanced nursing care to those with mental health needs. As you study best practices in mental health care, you'll have the opportunity for supervised clinical experiences in various agencies and programs, primarily community-based.

Upon graduation, you'll be prepared to sit for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification (PMHNP) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Program Benefits

• 750 hours of clinical experience
• CCNE-accredited
• Top 50 Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs 1
• 15% scholarship available for eligible programs
• Transfer up to nine credits
• No GRE/GMAT required
• Low student-to-teacher ratio

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Provide Comprehensive, Primary Mental Health Care

With your online MSN and PMHNP certification, you can become a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner or pursue employment in outpatient mental health clinics, psychiatric emergency services, private practices, hospitals and more. You can also utilize your skills as a consultant or educator. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses made a median wage of $81,220 in 2022. 2

Career Outlook

Promising Nursing Careers in Psychiatric Mental Health

Psychiatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)

average base salary per year 3

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

average base salary per year 4

Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

average base salary per year 5

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Explore the Assessment, Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Mental Health

15-week Classes | 11 Courses

Ohio University's online MSN-PMHNP degree helps you develop skills in mental health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, psychopharmacology and advanced therapeutic modalities such as individual, group and family psychotherapy. Eligible graduates may sit for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification exam (PMHNP).

Online MSN-PMHNP Course Highlights:

• NRSE 6846 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
• NRSE 7001 Professional Presence and Writing for the Advanced Nurse
• NRSE 7811 Foundations of Evidence-based Practice for Advanced Nursing Practice

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Applying to the Online MSN-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program

Transfer up to 9 eligible credits | No GRE/GMAT required

The Ohio University Graduate College manages the application process for all Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs. The online MSN-PMHNP track admits students each fall and spring.

• Application Deadline: 07/05
• Classes Begin: 08/26

To apply to OHIO's online degree, you will need:

• Online application: Apply Now
• Awarded Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 calculated across all undergraduate transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation. A minimum of two must be from individuals prepared at or above the master's level. At least one must be from an APRN or RN.
• Resume or CV
• Proof of residence and evidence of valid, unrestricted RN licensure. View a list of approved states
• A web-based admission interview with faculty
• Evidence of the equivalent of two years of full-time experience working as an RN within the past five years
• Specified health status/clinical requirements (i.e., immunization status, BLS certification) per the current Graduate Handbook
• Federal and state background checks free from disqualifying offenses
• Evidence of malpractice insurance

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Tuition and Aid Details

$25,320 (Resident) | $633 Per Credit (Resident) | Scholarships Available

Ohio University's online PMHNP program offers a Top 50 nursing education 1 at an affordable price. You will develop the knowledge and skills to provide advanced nursing practice to patients and families with mental health needs.

Listed tuition is for estimating purposes only and is subject to change.

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Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Ohio University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education .

Online Learning at OHIO

Ohio University has a long tradition of offering online programs specifically designed for the modality and created for working professionals. Our online students complete engaging, comprehensive coursework that combines the academic excellence and experience-based learning of a traditional program with all the flexibility and convenience of online study.

With asynchronous courses and part-time scheduling (one course per seven weeks), you can earn your degree while maintaining your current work and personal commitments. Virtual office hours give you the opportunity to connect with peers and faculty. Access your coursework 24/7 and complete your assignments on a schedule that fits your life.

What You'll Learn

Students in Ohio University's CCNE-accredited online MSN-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program prepare to provide primary mental health care that involves continuous and comprehensive services. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification exam (PMHNP).

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Synthesize knowledge from nursing and other disciplines as a basis for clinical judgment, clinical reasoning and innovative evidence-based education and practice.
• Incorporate evidence-based practice in the delivery of person-centered care to enhance health outcomes and improve health systems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to select and apply principles of population health and advocacy strategies that optimize health outcomes for individuals, families, communities and populations.
• Integrate and evaluate evidence-based practice to inform and promote advanced clinical practice.
• Analyze and apply quality improvement strategies to create a culture of safe, professional nursing practice that optimizes health and protects all.
• Apply leadership skills as a member of the interprofessional team to optimize the health of individuals, families and populations within complex health care environments.
• Apply evidence-based, innovative strategies based on organizational and systems policies to enhance value, access, quality and cost-effectiveness within complex health care delivery systems.
• Integrate information technology systems to drive decision-making, health care change and interdisciplinary communication in complex health care delivery systems.
• Integrate the role of the advanced practice nurse by utilizing effective professional communication and presence to promote person-centered care.
• Contribute to an environment that promotes self-care, personal health, well-being and professional development in a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Learn From Leading Experts

Faculty who teach the online MSN-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program are current health care professionals who are involved in numerous research and scholarly activities, including publications, presentations and grants.

As a student, you'll benefit from:

• Faculty who are connected to the nursing field and its innovations
• Collaborations between faculty and students
• Mentorship and individual support throughout the program

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Kimberlee Miller-Wenning,

RN, CS, DNP, FNP, ANP, PMHNP, Assistant Professor

Kimberlee Miller-Wenning, RN, CS, DNP, FNP, ANP, PMHNP, is an assistant professor of instruction at Ohio University's College of Health Sciences and Professions.

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Online post-graduate psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner certificate.

Make a lasting impact on mental health care with our Online Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate. Master how to assess, diagnose and treat patients with mental and emotional health needs.­

MSN AG-ACNP

Gain the skills needed tp provide care in acute and complex care settings with our Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Excel in your nursing career with a curriculum that combines didactic and practice-based courses.­

Online MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Prepare to provide comprehensive care to patients at every stage of life with our Online MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Gain the advanced practice skills to develop, implement and evaluate treatment plans with our CCNE-accredited program.­

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Students with a current APRN License – Current APRNs who are pursuing an APRN certificate will, more than likely, progress directly into a clinical course in their first semester. This means that current APRNs should have possible preceptors and sites in mind when applying These applicants should also contact the School of Nursing at [email protected] and request the clinical overview sheets and preceptor packet for their program.

The AG-ACNP, FNP, and PMHNP degree and certificate programs at Ohio University are intended to prepare students for advanced practice nursing and national certification in those areas. State Boards of Nursing set individual standards for licensure in their state. It is highly recommended that students who seek admission to Nursing programs at Ohio University contact their home state’s Board of Nursing to verify that the desired program and its graduates will meet the eligibility criteria for approval for those credentials. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing has contact information for Boards of Nursing on their site, located here: www.ncsbn.org .

Our programs are intended to provide students with the opportunity to acquire the educational eligibility to meet standards for APRN certification or other professional distinctions through examination. A list of examinations and their credentialing bodies are below:

Certification Exams and Credentialing Bodies

The graduate nursing programs at Ohio University are intended to provide students with the opportunity to acquire the educational eligibility to meet standards for advanced practice certification or other professional distinction through examination. For the best information regarding eligibility and standards for these examinations, please visit the website for the credentialing bodies below.

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGACNP-BC)
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC): www.nursingworld.org/ancc

Family Nurse Practitioner

• Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-BC)
• Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (NP-C)
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP): www.aanpcert.org

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification (PMHNP-BC)

Nurse Educator

• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
• National League of Nursing (NLN): www.nln.org

Nurse Leader

• Eligibility is dependent upon experience criteria in addition to education.
• Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP)
• American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL): www.aonl.org
• Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML)

Most of our programs are three fifteen-week semesters in length with students taking courses in the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Students have up to six years to complete the program.

The programs of study appear later in this document. Most students take 2 fifteen-week courses each semester for 5-9 total credits. Students can take fewer courses but it will take longer to complete their program. The definition of a full-time program can differ among financial aid or tuition reimbursement programs and you will want to check with that particular program’s administrator.

The programs combine online education and in-person education. Students take their courses through an online- format and are only expected on campus for the required On-Campus Intensives. Software applications utilized in nursing classes will work on either PCs or MACs. Office 365 Pro Plus is required and is now available at no charge to Ohio University students.

On-Campus Intensives (OCIs) are brief visits to a campus that may be required for specific instruction and assessment. These OCIs typically occur at the beginning, middle, and end of your program. The Virtual Orientation Intensive for all programs consists of a half-day virtual conference.

The On-Campus Clinical Skills Workshop associated with the first clinical course in our APRN programs is an on-campus visit to receive specific tack-specific instruction and coaching in preparation for the advanced practice role.

The schedule and details for program-specific OCIs will be provided at Orientation.

• U.S. News & World Report. Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs. Retrieved August 16, 2023, from https://www.usnews.com/ .
• O*NET OnLine. Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 29-1141.02. U.S. Department of Labor. Retrieved Sept. 1, 2023, from https://www.onetonline.org/ .
• Payscale. Average Psychiatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Salary. Retrieved Sept. 1, 2023, from https://www.payscale.com/ .
• Payscale. Average Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Salary. Retrieved Sept. 1, 2023, from https://www.payscale.com/ .
• Payscale. Average Registered Psychiatric Nurse Salary. Retrieved Sept. 1, 2023, from https://www.payscale.com/ .

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