MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Fairleigh Dickinson University

It is a calling that attracts people motivated to use their talents to improve the lives of others.  In order to help all of our students join the counseling profession and answer that calling, we have established the following vision statement, mission statement, and program objectives. These principles are intended to guide everyone involved in the FDU CMHC program.

Vision Statement

The Fairleigh Dickinson University Clinical Mental Health Counseling program (FDU CMHC) will prepare culturally competent counselors who are dedicated to the service of the community through the enhancement of the dignity, potential, and uniqueness of each individual.

Mission Statement

The FDU CMHC program mission is to prepare counselors who integrate developmental, cultural, wellness, and diagnostic knowledge with clinical skills in order to enhance the lives of a diverse clientele. 

Program Objectives

Graduates of the FDU CMHC program will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of the core curriculum areas required by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and the state of New Jersey Professional Counselor Examiners Committee.
• Developmentally appropriate counseling skills.
• Professional dispositions consistent with those necessary for professional counseling.
• Awareness of inequities that affect clients, along with the ability to advocate for social justice and engage in social justice interventions.
• A professional counselor identity while working in the continuum of care alongside other behavioral health professionals.