College of Education and Human Development

Department of Educational Psychology

Counselor education

Help others grow academically and professionally

With a masters of arts in counselor education, you’ll be qualified to counsel individuals and groups throughout their lifespan. Become a licensed school counselor and help students develop academically, personally/socially, and in their careers. Or work towards becoming a licensed mental health professional (LPC or LPCC) and work in a community setting. Whatever you decide, a master's in counselor education leads to a fulfilling career that allows you to do well by doing good.

Careers

  • Licensed K-12 school counselor
  • Mental health professional in a community agency or college setting (LPC, LPCC)

Program information

The counselor education program is a two-year, full-time program. You’ll study individual, group, and family counseling, research and evaluation, counseling theory, human growth and development, diagnostic assessment, social and cultural foundations, ethics, and career development.

Faculty

Carolyn Berger

Teaching associate professor

Seth Christman

Assistant teaching professor

Laura Keogh

Teaching specialist

Marguerite Ohrtman

Program coordinator, teaching associate professor

Feven Seifu

Assistant teaching professor

Sherri Turner

Professor

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