Counselor Education M.Ed. with Concentrations in School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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Counselor Education M.Ed. with Concentrations in School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Counselor Education M.Ed. with Concentrations in School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Total Credit Hours: 60
Degree Format: Online

About This Program

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) program in Counselor Education requires a total of 60 credit hours. Students will begin in the summer or fall semester after being admitted to the program. The M.Ed. in Counselor Education allows students to focus on one of two concentrations: School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The School Counseling concentration of the program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP). The newly developed Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration is CACREP-like and meet the CACREP requirements for licensure in the state of 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站.

The Valdosta State Difference

The 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站 Counselor Education program is based on its personalized, practice-oriented approach that combines close faculty mentorship with extensive real-world clinical experience. Students graduate as compassionate, culturally responsive professionals fully prepared for licensure and leadership in diverse counseling settings.

What You'll Learn

Students in both the School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health concentrations of the Counselor Education program will learn foundational skills pertaining to each area. Those following the School Counseling concentration will learn to be school leaders who provide academic, social/emotional, and career knowledge and skills for students in P-16 educational settings. Students following the Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration will develop effective counseling skills and gain broad-based expertise in order to work with different populations in a variety of settings.

Exit Requirements

Satisfactory completion of required coursework
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Passing comprehensive examinations
Completion of Dispositions Survey (Entry and Exit)
Completing competency requirements as required

Internships

Students complete a 100 hour practicum
Students complete two 300 hour internships

Careers

Career Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
School Counselor