Master of Education in Counseling & Human Development
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Mission Statement for the Counseling and Human
Development Program
To support the mission of Lindsey Wilson College, the Counseling
and Human Development program addresses the diverse academic and
community needs of Appalachia and other underserved regions through
dedication to academic excellence and professional integrity where
students obtain a solid professional knowledge and clinical skills
base.
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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.
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Program Distinctions
The Counseling and Human Development program requires a minimum
of sixty semester hours and is designed to meet the academic
eligibility requirements for master's-level licensure in the states
where it is offered. Each state licensing board sets the
standards for professional counselors to follow in applying,
qualifying, and maintaining licensure as a counselor. This includes
additional supervised post-master professional experience, a
passing score on a licensing exam, and other requirements. For the
states in which the program is currently offered (Kentucky, Ohio,
Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee) the National Board of
Certified Counselors (NBCC) credentialing exam is accepted as the
licensing exam. Links to licensure-related resources can be found
in the
School of Professional Counseling Resource Center.
The program is designed to meet the needs of working individuals
by offering its courses in a convenient weekend-based 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.
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