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The University of Akron
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School of Counseling

Part of the College of Health Professions, UA's graduate-only School of Counseling promotes inter-professional activities, and a holistic approach to behavioral health care through accomplished faculty, high licensure examination and employment rates and state-of-the-art technology offered through an in-house behavioral health clinic.

School of Counseling

UA professor and PhD students observe a counseling session through a two-way mirror at the School of Counseling clinic.

DISTINCTION

  • 92 percent licensure pass rate for UA graduates in 2017
  • Programs boasting 80-100 percent job placement rates
  • Faculty specializing in diverse treatment approaches using evidence-based practices
  • Small class sizes offered day and evening to accommodate working professionals

REAL EXPERIENCE

  • Pre-professional training with diverse populations at the state-of-the-art in-house behavioral health clinic
  • Real-world training with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couple, family and group modalities
  • Strong collaborative relationships with over 50 schools, mental health clinics and hospitals for internship and job placements

INNOVATION

  • Cutting-edge supervision, computer lab and classroom technology
  • Training using electronic records and clinical scheduling systems
  • Sophisticated clinical electronic recording, monitoring and feedback systems
  • Web-enhanced instruction, course scheduling and technical support

Accreditation

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs and The Commission on Accreditation for Marriage & Family Therapy Education logosCACREP and COAMFTE

The UA School of Counseling houses Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling, and Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) accredited degrees in Marriage & Family Counseling/Therapy.

Prospective and current students

MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS

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CURRENT STUDENTS

Students currently enrolled in a master's or doctorate degree program, access all your graduate program details, documents and reports.

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Testimonials from graduates from School of Counseling show broad success in the counseling profession.

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Inside School of Counseling

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Contact

School of Counseling
The C.P. & Cornelia Chima Family Center
27 S. Forge Street
Akron, OH 44325-5007

Main office: 330-972-7779
Fax: 330-972-5292

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