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Earn your M.Ed. in Counselor Education to become either a clinical or school counselor and empower individuals in diverse settings.

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About the Master of Education in Counselor Education

The Master of Education in Counselor Education at the University of Mississippi prepares students to become highly-skilled professionals who provide flexible, consumer-oriented therapy that addresses students’ academic, career, and social/emotional development needs. 

The Master of Education in Counselor Education has two emphasis areas, Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a distinct profession with national standards for education, training and clinical practice. Clinical mental health counselors are highly-skilled professionals who provide flexible, consumer-oriented therapy. They combine traditional psychotherapy with a practical, problem-solving approach that creates a dynamic and efficient path for change and problem resolution.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree Plan

School Counseling

School Counseling creates counselors that are certified/licensed educators, making them uniquely qualified to address all students’ academic, career, and social/emotional development needs. Students in this program learn skills such as designing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes and enhances student success.

School Counseling Degree Plan

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    Program Information

    Degree

    M.Ed. in Counselor Education

    Emphases

    Clinical Mental Health Counseling ;
    School Counseling

    Required Credit Hours

    60

    Program Type

    Master's Program

    Program Location

    Oxford

    School

    School of Education

    Duration

    2 years

    Secure your spot in the M.Ed. in Counselor Education

    The Master of Education in Counselor Education is more than just a master's degree; it helps students enhance their counseling skills, deepen their understanding of human behavior, and prepare to support individuals in diverse settings.

    Find our admission requirements and application deadlines below.

    Students applying to the M.Ed. in Counselor Education must meet the following requirements. Students must have:

    • An undergraduate degree with a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of their coursework
    • A current resume
    • A statement of purpose
    • 3 completed reference forms
    • Interview with faculty

    To properly complete the application process for fall admission, students must submit all application materials before the deadline:

    • Priority application deadline: February 1

    What courses will you take to earn a Master of Education in Counselor Education

    Here are some of the courses you'll take to earn your Counselor Education degree.

    See the Course Catalog

    GR

    COUN 6300: Foundations of School Counseling

    3 credits

    This course emphasizes the role of the school counselor in comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling programs. The focus is on the historical evolution of the professional school counselor and the skills and techniques for working effectively with a diverse student population, kindergarten through grade 12. This includes the development of skills for working with teachers, parents, administrators, referral agencies, and other educational teams.

    GR

    COUN 6360: Advanced School Counseling

    3 credits

    This course for school counselors will focus on developing school counseling knowledge and practice with specific emphases on school leadership and culture, systemic change, and use of data.

    GR

    COUN 6370: Ldrshp, Advocacy, & Acctbility in SC

    3 credits

    The course provides a comprehensive study of contemporary practices of leadership, advocacy, and accountability in the school counseling profession.

    Alexandria Hodges

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    Alexandria Hodges

    Associate Professor of Leadership and Counselor Education

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