The master's programs in counseling are designed to provide three specialty concentrations and one subspecialty concentration for entry-level positions in professional counseling. Program graduates are prepared to specialize in a specific field and to work in a variety of settings in which professional counseling is offered. All counseling concentrations require the equivalent of two full years of study and provide core learning experiences that combine professional and behavioral studies with supervised laboratory, practicum, and internship experiences.
Some programs have specific prerequisites in addition to the general admissions requirements.
The master's programs in school counseling and community counseling and the doctoral program in counseling are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. The master's program in rehabilitation counseling is accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education. Students who successfully complete a graduate program in counseling are eligible to apply for certification by the National Board of Certified Counselors. Students who successfully complete the graduate program in rehabilitation counseling are eligible to apply for certification by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. State licensure and certification are available in most states, and requirements vary by state.