Master of Arts in Counseling

Wayne State University’s M.A. in counseling combines a strong academic foundation with hands-on clinical experience to equip you to help individuals and families in a variety of counseling settings. It offers concentrations in clinical mental health, clinical rehabilitation counseling, school counseling, art therapy, and combined concentrations. One of the oldest and most prestigious counseling programs in the country, our master’s degree in counseling is accredited by CACREP, the nationally recognized training standard for counselors. Through the program, you graduate with a strong understanding of counseling theories and techniques, demonstrating the ability to translate theories and evidence-based strategies into effective practice. In our program, you’ll get a strong grounding in the theoretical, philosophical, and evidence-based research assumptions of counseling processes and techniques. You’ll take courses on everything from developmental psychology to couples therapy to addiction treatment. You’ll explore the legal, ethical, and professional issues that have an impact on clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, and rehabilitation counseling.