Master of Education in Counseling

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The Master of Education in Counseling is designed to train professionals in the foundational concepts of professional counseling and ethical practice, social and cultural diversity, lifespan development, career development, counseling relationships, group counseling, assessment and the diagnostic process, and research and program evaluation with specialized training in one of two concentrations: School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The degree program will prepare candidates to work with people in diverse situational and organizational contexts by integrating theoretical knowledge, research, and evidence-based practice.

Candidates enrolled in the School Counseling specialization will be prepared to work as school counselors in PK-12 settings with diverse populations. Candidates enrolled in the Clinical Mental Health specialization will complete coursework designed to provide knowledge, abilities, and skills for counselors working in community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, substance abuse programs, couples and family counseling facilities, social service agencies, etc. Graduates will be qualified for employment as entry-level professional clinical mental health counselors in public or private settings.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, graduate students will:

1. Demonstrate commitment as ethical and competent clinicians with a strong professional counselor identity aligned with the American Counseling Association ethical standards prepared to advocate on behalf of the profession and promotes client equity and access while committing to personal self-care and wellness.
2. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and practices to competently complete assessments, case conceptualizations, diagnoses, treatment plans, and program development and evaluation across the lifespan.
3. Demonstrate evidence-based culturally sensitive counseling, career theory application, crisis intervention, and program evaluation across the continuum of care for diverse clients in various settings.
4. Exhibit self-reflection and self-awareness of socially, culturally, and spiritually appropriate skills and practices in professional counseling to competently promote social justice, advocacy efforts, and minimize barriers for clients and the profession.