Sabrina Bong talks about her experience in the school counseling program.

Our master of arts in school counseling program includes a variety of counseling courses, practica, internship and other training experiences which offer comprehensive preparation for professional practice as a school counselor. Course work focuses on human development, psychopathology, research, assessment, theories of counseling, ethical and legal issues as well as individual, group and other counseling interventions. Training in counseling skills and a practicum experience begins in the first semester and an internship usually begins in the second year. See full program description here.

Affi Okokon talks about her experience in the CMHC program with a specializtion in child and adolescent counseling.

Our master of science in clinical mental health counseling is dedicated to training professional counselors in evidence-based and emerging best practices and prepares students to practice as a professional clinical mental health counselor. Course work focuses on human development, psychopathology, assessment, theories of counseling, consultation, crisis and disaster response, ethical and legal issues, multicultural issues and counseling research, as well as individual, group, family and counseling interventions. Field experiences, small group experiences and practicum and internship are required and lead to the development of science-practice integration in all of our graduates. All students in the master of science in clinical mental health counseling can elect an optional specialization in either addictions counseling or child and adolescent counseling. See full program description here.