Prepare for a career in counseling or further your research skills in Carroll’s Master of Science in Behavioral Health Psychology program. The need for culturally compassionate behavioral health practitioners has never been greater, nor has the call to reduce disparities in mental health care across society. Our program provides clinicians and scholars with the counseling and clinical psychology knowledge and skills required of today’s behavioral health professionals. Graduates of Carroll’s MS in Behavior Health Psychology are well prepared to work in a variety of healthcare settings with community and clinical populations as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin, to conduct applied behavioral health research, or as competitive applicants for psychology Ph.D. programs.
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Behavioral and mental health are closely related and are often used interchangeably. At Carroll, we believe behavioral health encompasses mental, spiritual and relational health and acknowledge the role our behavior has on all three. As a graduate of our program, you will appreciate the part cultural and societal factors play in illness and health. You will help clients reach their goals by working with the interplay between past experiences, emotions and other constructs that interact with current and future behavior. At the same time, you will be prepared to advocate for societal-level initiatives and policies that support communities' behavioral health.
At Carroll, you can specialize in one of several concentrations relevant to today’s behavioral health professional.
Your elective coursework, practicum, internship placements and thesis or comprehensive projects are all tied to your chosen area of specialization. That means you can develop expertise in your preferred area – an opportunity rarely found in programs that prepare clinicians for licensure at the Master’s level.
All students will accrue a minimum of 700 clinical hours in the program. We will work with you to secure placements aligned with your chosen concentration areas. In addition, there are opportunities to secure placements closer to home for those who travel a considerable distance for weekend classes. Carroll offers students a variety of placement options. As a practicum student, you build foundational clinical and counseling skills while working alongside seasoned professions in a placement aligned with your selected concentration and career goals. While completing your 2-semester internship, you will gain independence in your clinical work as you prepare for your post-graduate career.
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For those seeking the terminal degree preparing you for licensing at the Master's level, the 63-credit program can be completed in as few as 22-24 months of full-time study. Students pursuing the 50-55 credit Applied Research track can complete the program in 20 months if committing to full-time study. We also welcome students who choose a slower-paced progression through part-time study.
Carroll University is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission. In addition, Carroll’s Behavioral Health Psychology program is officially recognized as an approved training program for the preparation of Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) by the state of Wisconsin. Thus, graduates are eligible for Wisconsin’s LPC designation.
The CCC is a free counseling service offered to the Waukesha community, staffed by faculty and trainees from the Behavioral Health Psychology (BHP) program.
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A breakup with her boyfriend of four years rocked Phoebe Lansbury. An undiagnosed panic disorder and general anxiety about her own wellness paralyzed Anna Trenton. And Isabella LaFollette spiraled into a very dark situational depressive episode after an abrupt end to a relationship. Concerns about their mental health and emotional well-being led each to seek out help. As the fall semester unfolded last year, each began online sessions, meeting with graduate students in Carroll’s Behavioral Health Psychology (BHP) program. Nothing remarkable there, except that Phoebe, Anna and Isabella weren’t real people.
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