Counseling and Psychological Studies

The Department of Counseling and Psychological Studies offers programs leading to the Master of Arts degree with specialization in school counseling and community counseling. The curricula of this department develop competency in counseling, stimulate original research, and serve the educational enterprise with creative programming.

Programs in Counseling and Psychological Studies

M.A. in Counseling (School Counseling Concentration): This program develops professional personnel for service as counselors in elementary and secondary schools. Graduates of the program are eligible for certification as school counselors in the State of Georgia.

M.A. in Counseling (Community Counseling concentration): Students in this program are trained as counselors for community agencies and mental health clinics. The program also qualifies individuals to serve as psychotherapists and clinicians in mental health clinics.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the general requirements of the University and the School of Education.

Credit Hour Requirements

M.A. Degree: Completion of a minimum of forty-eight (48) credit hours of course work.