Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Counseling program at UAB prepares students for a career as professional counselors in various settings. Emphasizing hands-on experience, the program provides supervised field experience and counseling internships. Students can specialize in Clinical Mental Health, Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling, or School Counseling. Graduates are equipped to provide effective counseling services to diverse populations in mental health centers, schools, hospitals, and rehab facilities.