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Counseling, MA

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham , United States
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Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling, with a focus on preparing students for careers as professional counselors in various settings, including mental health centers, public schools, hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities.


Program Description

The MA in Counseling program at UAB is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in counseling theories, practices, and techniques. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to work with diverse clientele and address various mental health issues. The program is academically rigorous, student-centered, and supportive, with a strong emphasis on hands-on experience and supervised fieldwork.


Concentrations

The MA in Counseling program at UAB offers two concentrations:


  • Clinical Mental Health
  • Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling

Delivery Methods

The program is delivered primarily through on-campus, in-person meetings, with some online components.


Program Director

The program is directed by Dr. Dayna Watson.


About the Program

The MA in Counseling program at UAB is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in counseling theories, practices, and techniques. The program aims to prepare students for careers as professional counselors in various settings, including mental health centers, public schools, hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities. The program is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and professional development.


Admissions Requirement Criteria & Deadlines

Admissions requirements, criteria, and deadlines are available through the UAB Graduate School.


Course Catalog and Curriculum

The program's course catalog and curriculum are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in counseling theories, practices, and techniques. The curriculum includes coursework in areas such as:


  • Counseling theories and techniques
  • Human development and growth
  • Career development and counseling
  • Group counseling and psychotherapy
  • Research methods and statistics
  • Multicultural counseling and diversity
  • Assessment and testing
  • Diagnosis and treatment planning

Research Areas

The program's research areas include:


  • Counseling outcomes and effectiveness
  • Mental health disparities and health equity
  • Counseling theories and techniques
  • Career development and counseling
  • Multicultural counseling and diversity

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MA in Counseling program at UAB are prepared for careers as professional counselors in various settings, including:


  • Mental health centers
  • Public schools
  • Hospitals
  • Rehabilitation facilities
  • Private practice

Colleges and Schools

The MA in Counseling program at UAB is offered through the School of Education.


University Information

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status.


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