Professional Counseling

专业详情

The M.Phil.Ed. degree program in Professional Counseling functions as year two of the Counseling and Mental Health Services program. Students apply for the M.Phil.Ed. program in January of their first year.

Overview

The Professional Counseling program offers two study options: Track 1) the M.Phil.Ed. only, and Track 2) the M.Phil.Ed. + School Counseling certification. Students in Track 1 are preparing to become Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and will be able to work in any mental health setting. Students in Track 2 are preparing to become Licensed Professional Counselors in addition to earning certification in School Counseling, which allows them to work in school settings. Track 2 requires the successful completion of national exams, internship hours, and other requirements.

LicensurePrepare graduates to be eligible for Licensure in Professional Counseling (after successful completion of the NCC Exam and all post-graduate internship hours)

Certificate offeredAfter finishing internship hours and passing the PRAXIS, students have the option of seeking certification in School Counseling

STEM OPT eligibleEligible F-1 students who finish their program of study and participate in an initial period of regular post-completion OPT (often for 12 months) have the option to apply for a STEM OPT extension (for 24 months).