Â鶹ԭ´´

The School of Counseling and Well-Being in the College of Applied Human Sciences offers a master’s program in counseling. The counseling M.A. program is fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Variations of the curriculum allow for specialization in either school counseling or clinical mental health counseling. All applicants must comply with university and the College of Applied Human Sciences, and school requirements.

The school counseling specialization prepares students to become certified professional educators and mental health specialists who improve success for all students (PreK to Adult) by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that includes individual counseling, small group counseling, and classroom interventions. The clinical mental health counseling specialization prepares students in individual and group counseling with a diverse population across a wide scope of developmental stages and backgrounds in various community settings such as correctional facilities, treatment centers, mental health agencies, etc. Both counseling degree specialty areas meet all requirements for professional counseling licensure as outlined by the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling.

Counseling

The objectives of our program in School and Clinical Mental Health Counseling are linked to our mission statement. Specifically, they are to provide:

• An environment that fosters the personal growth and development of each student.
• Educational experiences for every student that fosters individual and group counseling skill development.
• Learning opportunities to support students’ interests in diverse populations and cultures.
• Training in schools and clinical mental health settings that give students an opportunity to practice and integrate the skills learned in the classroom.