Counseling & Human Development - Lindsey Wilson College

Counseling & Human Development from Lindsey Wilson College is a Campus Master Family studies degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counseling and Human Development (CHD), with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling offers those planning to enter the field extensive knowledge and a broad range of skills required to provide effective counseling to diverse client populations. The degree does not lead to P-12 school counselor certification nor does it satisfy requirements for rank II change. The CHD program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). CACREP assists colleges and universities in implementing professional graduate-level preparation programs that reflect standards of excellence for counseling. The CHD curriculum covers such areas as human growth and development, social and cultural foundations of mental health counseling, counseling theory and practice, psychopathology, group dynamics, lifestyle and career development, assessment, research methods, ethics and professional issues. Graduates from the program are well-prepared to work in a variety of settings including community mental health agencies, hospitals, residential treatment facilities, schools and private agencies. Program Distinctions The Counseling and Human Development program requires a minimum of sixty semester hours and is designed to meet the requirements for master's-level licensure in the states where it is offered. Currently, that would include Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia. The School of Professional Counseling boasts an enthusiastic, student-centered faculty whose interests span advocacy, play therapy, intimate partner violence, family counseling, substance abuse, career counseling, group counseling, multicultural counseling, and neurofeedback. The program is designed to meet the needs of working individuals by offering its courses in a convenient weekend format where instructors and students meet in the classroom face-to-face. The personal and professional attention reflects the faculty's commitment to student success. Students who successfully follow the normal program of study will complete their studies in two years or six consecutive semesters. Students attending in Columbia, KY, though, take evening classes and complete their coursework in five semesters. Why choose Master of Education in Counseling & Human Development? The Counseling and Human Development program is for people who enjoy helping and want to make a difference. Our graduates are committed to helping people achieve the most of their human potential so that they can experience the best of what life has to offer. Our program provides both the essential knowledge and skills to be a mental health professional. View more details on Lindsey Wilson College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Family studies courses.