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M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP accredited)

M.S. in Marriage and Family Counseling (CACREP accredited)

M.S. in Professional School Counseling (ADE Approved)

This accelerated minor in counseling is for undergraduate students who are wanting to pursue a graduate degree in professional counseling or those looking to develop a well-rounded resume for their intended path. The 18-hour minor is open for all majors, designed to give students an introduction to graduate school in counseling and academic proof of soft skill development. Adding the minor does not guarantee acceptance into a graduate program but does provide an introduction to the program.

The Ed.S. in counseling prepares candidates to become leaders and practitioners in their field. Building on a master's degree, this program is designed to provide advanced training, licensure support and credentialing in a related field separate from the master's degree. Four concentrations are offered:

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Marriage and Family Counseling
• Professional School Counseling
• Licensure Proficiency

This degree may provide additional support for professional credentialing as a licensed professional counselor and/or clinical mental health counselor for individuals seeking licensure.

The Ed.S. in counseling prepares candidates to become leaders and practitioners in their field. Building on a master's degree, this program is designed to provide advanced training, licensure support and credentialing in a related field separate from the master's degree. Four concentrations are offered:

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Marriage and Family Counseling
• Professional School Counseling
• Licensure Proficiency

Adding this licensure to your eligible degree prepares candidates in advanced knowledge and skills to become leaders and practitioners in the field of professional counseling/psychotherapy. Practice is given in utilizing current counseling principles in real-world settings through practicum and internship experiences. Candidates are equipped with strategies including cognitive, affective, behavioral or systemic interventions that address wellness, personal growth, crisis and mental health including pathology.

This licensure program will provide candidates with competencies (as defined by CACREP and ACA) designed to positively impact a variety of people across the lifespan. The addition of this licensure to your eligible degree can lead to professional credentialing as a licensed professional counselor and prepares for professional counseling practice in a variety of settings including but not limited to schools, community, mental health, private practice and ministry.

Licensure in clinical mental health counseling is for applicants who already possess a master’s degree in counseling or a related field and are pursuing additional coursework for licensure in clinical mental health counseling.

Licensure in professional school counseling is open to applicants who already possess a master’s degree in counseling or a related field and are pursuing additional coursework needed to become licensed as a professional school counselor.

Adding this licensure program to your eligible degree helps prepare entrance-level professionals to become competent professional school counselors. Practice is given in utilizing current counseling principles in real-world settings through practicum and internship experiences. Candidates are equipped with strategies including cognitive, affective, behavioral or systemic interventions that address wellness, personal growth and crises. This program will provide candidates with competencies (as defined by CACREP and ACA) designed to positively impact a variety of people across K-12.

Courses meet current requirements for K-12 licensure/practice for counseling in public or private schools, including higher education, as approved by the Arkansas Department of Education.