The Department of Counseling houses the following doctoral degree programs:

• Collaborative Program in Counseling Psychology
• Counselor Education and Supervision with specialties in:
  • Counselor Education
  • Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy

The Department also houses master's degree programs in:

• Classroom Guidance for Teachers
• Community Counseling
• Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy
• School Counseling

Each of these programs is accredited by their respective accrediting bodies: APA, CACREP, and AAMFT. This unique blending of programs has led to a mutual understanding and respect for the diversity within each of our mental health professions. The diversity of programs offered in the Department of Counseling allows students to specialize in a particular profession that best fits their long-term professional career goals and their unique philosophy of mental health.

Department of Counseling students have the opportunity to train at the renowned Clinic for Individual and Family Counseling, a College of Education center that serves the mental health needs of the Greater Akron area.

The faculty in the Department of Counseling has as its mission the goal of training students who display a respect for human dignity, exhibit a commitment to fulfillment of their individual potential, show an understanding of educational and counseling processes with knowledge in their specific field of endeavor, apply ethical and competent behavior in the use of counseling skills, acquire and use knowledge of the roles and functions of others working in related fields, possess and display maturity in self-development, and who understand issues and trends of a multicultural and diverse society. To view Department of Counseling Faculty Names, Program Affiliations, and Specialities, click here.