Why Counseling

The Lindsey Wilson College School of Professional Counseling offers a Master of Education degree in Counseling that was created for people who enjoy helping and want to make a difference.

Our graduates are committed to helping people achieve the most of their human potential so that they can experience the best of what life has to offer. Our program provides both the essential knowledge and skills to be a professional mental health counselor.

At Lindsey Wilson our program emphasizes core values of ethics and multiculturalism. Ours is a 60-credit hour, accredited program that provides you the clinical skills, practical experience, and theoretical knowledge essential for a successful career in counseling.

Licensure Notifications

Students outside of Kentucky are responsible for ensuring the COUN curriculum meets their state's educational requirements for licensure. Program determinations regarding licensure eligibility by state can be found here.

Online Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Same support as you would have in Face-to-Face.
• Interact with students who will become part of a professional network
• Continue to work while you are taking online classes
• This program features 8 week courses to meet degree requirements
• Choose to earn a Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling at the same time

Accreditation

The Master of Education in Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

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