The M.S. in Guidance and Counseling, Mental Health Counseling Concentration, prepares a student for an exciting career as a professional counselor in community and private agencies. The program helps students develop skills in assessment, prevention, and treatment of behavioral and emotional difficulties.
Training is provided in counseling individuals, groups, couples, and families.
Mental health counselors help people work through inter- and intrapersonal problems and develop healthy alternatives for leading more satisfying lives. Individuals who have previous undergraduate preparation in social work, sociology, psychology, vocational rehabilitation, child development and family life, addictions, or human services are especially well-qualified to enter the graduate program in mental health counseling. However, no special undergraduate major is required for entry into the program. The course offerings will allow the student to develop the clinical skills necessary to become an effective mental health counselor. Our goal is to assure that graduates are competent and productive counseling professionals who respect the race, sex, age, religion, and cultural heritage of all individuals.