The M.A. or M.Ed. in Counseling program offers two concentrations: Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. Students in both concentrations take common coursework in the areas of human development, legal and ethical issues of the profession, career development, appraisal methods, counseling theories, groupwork, practicum and research, and program evaluation. Additional specialized courses focusing on either mental health counseling or school counseling are offered in areas such as internship, human sexuality, addictions, special populations, consultation, organization, administration and supervision, and professional development.

Students are engaged in field-based activities during almost every enrollment. Students without prior training as teachers who wish to become certified school counseling professionals must complete additional courses in classroom management, curriculum and instruction, and reading.

 

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