Counseling and Human Development, M.S.

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Counseling and Human Development program prepares students for careers as professional counselors in various settings, including schools, mental health clinics, and private practice. The program offers two concentrations: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling, and provides hands-on experience through supervised clinical practice. Graduates have a high success rate in finding employment as counselors and are prepared for further graduate study in counseling or related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Master of Science (M.S.)
in Counseling and Human Development program is designed to prepare students for careers as professional counselors in a variety of settings. The program offers two concentrations: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling.
• Objectives: The program's objectives are to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to:
• understand the helping process and their personal role as a facilitator of human development and change
• develop a thorough understanding of different counseling approaches

Careers:

• Career Paths: Graduates of the program are prepared for careers as professional counselors in a variety of settings, including:
• schools
• mental health clinics
• private practice
• human service agencies
• Opportunities: The program provides students with opportunities to gain hands-on experience through supervised clinical practice.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in research and other professional development activities.
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program have a high success rate in finding employment as professional counselors.
The program also prepares students for further graduate study in counseling or related fields.