Prepare to make a positive impact in a variety of settings through the clinical mental health counseling program at UMSL.Our MEd degree in counseling with an emphasis in clinical mental health counseling prepares professional counselors to meet the mental health needs of culturally diverse individuals, groups, couples and families.This graduate-level counseling degree program will also help you gain the credentials you need to become a Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor.When you earn your MEd degree at UMSL, not only will you pursue a rigorous course of study in clinical mental health counseling, but you also have the option to choose a host of electives, as well as a concentration to align your studies with your interests and goals.Some elective areas of study include:AddictionsCounseling African American ClientsCounseling Individuals with DisabilitiesCounseling Women Toward EmpowermentIntegrating Religion and Spirituality in CounselingMulticultural CounselingSexual Orientation and Gender Diversity in CounselingConcentration tracks include:Career CounselingChild and Adolescent CounselingCouple, Marriage and Family CounselingMulticultural and Social JusticeThe College of Education counseling programs hold advanced accreditation by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.

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