University of Southern Maine

The basic belief of the USM Counselor Education program is that people often need assistance in addressing typical developmental transitions as well as difficult life situations. Mental health, rehabilitation, and school counselors are trained to help people with these challenges.

The master of science in counseling degree provides its graduates with the counseling knowledge and skills used in school, clinical mental health, and rehabilitation settings. Students study human
development and behavior, individual counseling theory, group theory and dynamics, research methodology, and psychological measurement and evaluation, in addition to courses in individual specialties—school counseling, clinical mental health counseling, and rehabilitation counseling. The Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) post-bachelor's certificate program may be taken independently of the master’s degree. The certificate of advanced study in counseling is a post-master’s program for current counselors who are interested in pursuing advanced coursework.

Program Mission, Goals and Objectives

Program Accreditations

 

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Counselor Education Program
College of Education & Human Development
400 Bailey Hall
Gorham, ME 04038