Counselor Education, M.Ed.
Earn your M.Ed. in Counselor Education to become either a clinical or school counselor and empower individuals in diverse settings.
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.
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Program Information
Program Type
Master's Program
Area of Study
Education
School
Duration
2 years
Degree
M.Ed. in Counselor Education
Program Location
Emphases
Clinical Mental Health Counseling;
School Counseling
Required Credit Hours
60
Secure your spot in the M.Ed. in Counselor Education
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: March 1
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Alexandria Kerwin Hodges
Associate Professor of Leadership and Counselor Education
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