Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counselor Education
Earn your M.Ed. in Counselor Education to become either a clinical or school counselor and empower individuals in diverse settings.
About this Program
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
M.Ed. in Counselor Education
The M.Ed. in Counselor Education (Clinical Mental Health Counseling) requires the following courses for a total of 60 credit hours.
To complete the Master of Education in Counselor Education with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, students must complete:
- 60 hours of Program of Study Courses
Program of Study Courses (60)
- COUN 612 Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- COUN 601 Lifespan Development
- COUN 606 Counseling Theories
- COUN 603 Counseling Skills
- COUN 607 Group Procedures
- COUN 644 Counseling Children & Adolescents
- COUN 617 Pre-Practicum & Advanced Skills
- COUN 640 Career Counseling
- COUN 611 Assessment
- COUN 608 Issues & Ethics in Counseling
- COUN 662 Practicum
- COUN 664 Internship
- COUN 609 Multicultural Counseling
- COUN 604 Research in Counseling
- COUN 642 Crisis Intervention
- COUN 613 Diagnostic Systems in Counseling
- COUN 614 Family Counseling
- COUN 615 Addictions Counseling
- *Additional Elective
Other Academic Requirements
M.Ed. in Counselor Education candidates must successfully complete supervised counseling practicum experiences that total a minimum of 100 clock hours over a full academic term. For internship, students must complete 600 clock hours of supervised counseling internship in roles and settings with clients relevant to their clinical mental health or school specialty area.
All M.Ed. in Counselor Education students are required to earn a passing score on the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) in order to graduate.
The M.Ed. in Counselor Education (School Counseling) requires the following courses for a total of 60 credit hours.
To complete the Master of Education in Counselor Education with an emphasis in School Counseling, students must complete:
- 60 hours of Program of Study Courses
Program of Study Courses (60)
- COUN 612 Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- COUN 601 Lifespan Development
- COUN 606 Counseling Theories
- COUN 637 Leadership in School Counseling
- COUN 603 Counseling Skills
- COUN 607 Group Procedures
- COUN 644 Counseling Children & Adolescents
- COUN 617 Pre-Practicum
- COUN 640 Career Counseling
- COUN 611 Assessment
- COUN 608 Issues & Ethics in Counseling
- COUN 661 Practicum
- COUN 663 School Internship
- COUN 609 Multicultural Counseling
- COUN 604 Research in Counseling
- COUN 642 Crisis Intervention
- COUN 636 Advanced School Counseling
- COUN 614 Family Counseling
- *Additional Elective
Other Academic Requirements
M.Ed. in Counselor Education candidates must successfully complete supervised counseling practicum experiences that total a minimum of 100 clock hours over a full academic term. For internship, students must complete 600 clock hours of supervised counseling internship in roles and settings with clients relevant to their clinical mental health or school specialty area.
All M.Ed. in Counselor Education students are required to earn a passing score on the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) in order to graduate.
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 K Kerwin
Associate Professor of Leadership & Counselor Education and Interim Clinical Coordinator
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