The MA in Counseling program was first accredited in 2009 in all program areas. Due to changes in accreditation requirements and program goals, in 2017 the MA programs in Addictions Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and School Counseling are fully accredited. During the 2022 – 2023 academic year, the program enrolled 421 students, both full and part time. 100 students graduated from the program. To date, the program completion rate for all students is approximately 80%. The pass rate on the National Counselor Examination for our graduates is 85% across the three accredited program areas. According to reports from alumni who responded to the survey, the job placement rate for graduates in 2022 – 2023 is 62%.
The Ph.D. in Counseling program began in September 2009. The program received full accreditation in July 2016. During the 2022 – 2023 academic year, the program enrolled 45 students, both full and part-time. The program graduated 5 students in 2022 – 2023. To date, the program completion rate for all students who have enrolled is approximately 85%. Our graduates are successful, with nearly all finding employment in counselor education and counseling practice positions.
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