The Clinical Mental Health Master of Science in Counseling program offered at Carson-Newman University is nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and is approved to offer the Master of Science in Counseling in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, which prepares students to apply for professional licensure in the state of Tennessee.
The Master of Science in Counseling in Clinical Mental Health program at Carson-Newman is developed to prepare students for licensure requirements required by the state of Tennessee. In addition to completing the MSC degree, students must complete post graduate supervised counseling and pass the National Counselor Exam National Counselor Examination and the Tennessee Jurisprudence Examination for Licensed Professional Counselors to qualify as a candidate for licensure in Tennessee.
It is recommended that a C-N graduate with a Master of Science in Professional School Counseling who wishes to seek licensure outside of the state of Tennessee research requirements for licensure in that states and contact the appropriate licensing agency (see contact information in disclosure table). Students must be aware that state laws, regulations and requirements for licensure and certification vary from state-to-state and may change without notice.
Carson-Newman strongly recommends that prospective and currently enrolled students who plan to seek licensure or certification for Clinical Mental Health Counseling outside the state of Tennessee contact the appropriate licensing agency for information and guidance before enrolling in the program. It is also imperative that students be cognizant of licensing requirements when they relocate to a state outside the state of Tennessee after beginning the program. Students should also discuss licensing requirements with their adviser before enrolling in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program or when relocating to a state outside of Tennessee.
For information regarding the Carson-Neman University Clinical Mental Health Counselingprogram and licensure should contact:
Dr. Nathan West, Assistant Professor of CounselingEmail: nwest@cn.edu Phone: (865)471-3311
Carson-Newman has determined that the MSC in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program offered by the university meets the requirements to apply for licensure in the state of Tennessee. Carson-Newman has not made a determination if the MSC in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program will meet licensing requirements for any other U.S. state or territory. For additional information regarding licensure and certification in any state other than Tennessee, students should consult the specific state licensure board listed by state and U.S. territory in the disclosure information below.
Professional Licensure Disclosure and contact information for licensing agency for Counseling Licensure by state:
