Student Handbook

Welcome to the Department of Clinical Mental Health Counseling! Our department offers two separate degrees meeting all of the educational requirements for licensure as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), a 60-credit Master of Science program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a 60-credit Master of Science in Addiction Counseling. We look forward to your successful completion of your degree program and congratulate you on your commitment to a rewarding profession dedicated to helping others.

Purpose of this Handbook

The purpose of this handbook is to provide you with information about the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Department at Emory & Henry, the program(s) of study, and the policies, regulations and professional activities relevant to our programs. Information about updates to this manual will be made available in your classes, through email, and on our website, (Program Info • Clinical Mental Health Counseling • Emory & Henry). It is the students’ responsibility to be familiar with the current student handbook. An updated hard copy of this handbook is maintained in the department office.