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Professional Counseling and Educational Leadership

Education Specialist in Professional Counseling

The Education Specialist degree in Professional Counseling if appropriate for individuals who already have their degree in counseling, but would like to further their graduate study. The EdS in Professional Counseling boasts a 30-hour degree program that focuses on coursework in advanced mental health counseling and educational leadership, culminating in the opportunity to obtain licensure for mental health counseling. The goal of the program is to produce trauma-informed school leaders and counselors. For more information, please contact Kristen Smith at: kristen.smith862@lmunet.edu
Program of Study

Fall

  • COUN 509 Foundations of Mental Health Counseling
  • COUN 577 Addictions Counseling
  • IL 652 Leadership for Educational Programs

Spring

  • COUN 651 Evidence-Based Treatment
  • IL 651 Educational Law and Ethics
  • IL 661 Finance and Human Resources

Summer

  • COUN 669 Psychopharmacology
  • COUN 699 Internship in Mental Health Counseling (substitute EDUC 609 Literacy for Instructional Leaders)
  • IL 611 Assessment for School Improvement
  • IL 612 Clinical Practice for Assessment and School Improvement