Why Counseling and Human Development
The Lindsey Wilson College School of Professional Counseling offers a Master of Education degree in Counseling and Human Development that was created 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 professional mental health counselor.
At Lindsey Wilson our program emphasizes core values of ethics and multiculturalism. Ours is a 60-credit hour, CACREP-accredited program that provides you the clinical skills, practical experience, and theoretical knowledge essential for a successful career in counseling.
Online Benefits
- Flexible scheduling-asynchronous learning.
- Same support as you would have in Face-to-Face.
- Interact with students who will become part of a professional network
- Continue to work while you are taking online classes
- This program features 8 week courses to meet degree requirements
- Choose to earn a Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling at the same time
Accreditation
The Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development is a broad-based generalist degree that introduces students to a variety of skills in mental health counseling.
The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The master's degree in Counseling and Human Development with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling has been accredited by CACREP since 1996.
