Mental Health Counseling Specialization
The mental health counseling coursework will prepare you to seek licensure as a licensed mental health counselor in Iowa. It will give you the expertise needed to work in a variety of settings, including agencies, group practices, substance abuse treatment centers, hospitals, residential treatment centers, and employee assistance programs. The 60-credit hour program can be completed in as little as two and a half years.
Mission Statement
The mission of the mental health counseling program is to provide for the education and training of counseling professionals who will work to alleviate distress and dysfunction and improve the lives of clients in the community. To this end, we will offer a degree program, provide university and community services, and conduct research collaboratively to design and provide a broad and practical training program. Graduates of the mental health program will possess a broad knowledge base and skill-set in mental health counseling and will be prepared to become accomplished professionals in the field.
Apply Now
- Applications for this program are accepted for fall and spring start terms, with the following deadlines. All materials must be postmarked by the identified dates:
- Spring start-term: September 1
- Fall start-term: March 1
- Upon the receipt of transcripts, an advisor will complete a transcript evaluation in order to determine any credit or course substitutions/transfers.
- In order to begin the application process, please click the “Apply Now” link above. This link will provide you application requirements. Questions regarding the application process can be forwarded to the Coordinator of Graduate Admission at soegradadmission@drake.edu or 515-271-2552.
Counseling Admission Requirements
This program has indicated specific essay requirements. This essay replaces the general admission essay required for other programs.
The paper should be a 5-page, double spaced statement of interest in the counseling profession. It should include the following information:
- Educational and professional background
- Career aspirations with a counseling degree
- Experience working with people who are different from you
- Personal characteristics that will allow you to be a successful graduate student
Questions?
To receive more information about the program, contact counselored@drake.edu.
Program Contact
Dr. Wade Leuwerke
Associate Professor of Education
wade.leuwerke@drake.edu
515-271-3943
Learn more
Click here for a list of mental health counseling classes. For more information on licensure as a Mental Health Counselor, visit the State of Iowa website.
