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Educational Psychology | Career Counseling | Teacher Training
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Education
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English
About Program

Program Overview


The Counselor Education, Ed.S. program fosters professional counselors with expertise in collaborating with diverse communities. Accredited by CACREP and recognized in the top 15% by U.S. News & World Report, the program offers concentrations in clinical mental health, marriage, couples and family, or school counseling, equipping graduates for careers in various settings. Through a fast-track option, candidates can attain national certification and state licensure in just two years.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

  • Objective: Become a professional counselor with the knowledge and skills to support individuals and groups through proven practices.
  • Focus: Gain the ability to collaborate with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other mental health professionals to promote well-being and academic success among students.
  • Concentrations: Clinical mental health, marriage, couples and family, or school counseling.
  • Outcomes: Graduates are highly sought after in the field.
  • Program Highlights:
  • Fast Track: Become eligible for national certification and state licensure for public schools in just two years.
  • Ranked Program: College ranked in the top 15 percent nationally for graduate programs of education by U.S. News & World Report.

Careers:

  • Potential Careers:
  • School Counselor
  • Individual Counselor
  • Group Counselor
  • Family Counselor
  • Marriage Counselor
  • Workplace Settings:
  • Education
  • Health Care
  • Community Organization
  • Private Practice

Other:

  • Program Focus: Engage in scholarship, leadership, service, and advocacy for systemic change.
  • Clinical Mental Health Concentration: Students conduct counseling and implement clinical treatments.
  • School Counseling Concentration: Counselors learn to work with students and parents in PK-12 educational settings.
  • Building Skills:
  • Listening Skills: Understanding what others are saying to facilitate effective communication.
  • Intercultural Competence: Developing the skills to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across cultures.
  • Therapeutic Intervention: Using proven strategies to help individuals or groups achieve positive outcomes.
  • Communication: Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing, or other means of expression.
  • Leadership: Inspiring and guiding others to achieve common goals and reach their full potential.
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