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Overview of the Counselor Education Program<\/summary>
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Overview of the Counselor Education Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Counselor Education Master of Education (M.Ed) program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore prepares professional counselors in one of two specializations:  Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or School Counseling. This is a 60 credit program.  Most courses are held in person one day per week in the evenings, with one course offered on an intensive weekend format. There are a limited number of summer courses. Clinical experiences (practicum and internship) must be completed during operating hours of the clinic, agency, or school internship site and should be completed in settings on the Eastern Shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Specializations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialization:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon graduation, candidates for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization will have completed all of the academic<\/u><\/em> requirements to sit for their licensure exam in order to become a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), which allows them to practice under the supervision of a qualified, licensed supervisor in an agency or private practice setting in the state of Maryland.  After completion of required supervised hours after graduation, graduates are eligible to apply to become a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), which allows them to practice independently in the state of Maryland. If a student desires to practice in a state other than Maryland, then they must inquire about requirements for the state in which they desire to practice.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

School Counseling Specialization:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon graduation, candidates for the School Counseling Specialization meet all of the requirements to become a Certified School Counselor in the state of Maryland.  Graduates who are interested in practicing in other states will need to meet the requirements of that state for transferring licenses or certifications. See the section on Licensure and Certification below for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Counselor Education Academic Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course of instruction will involve the successful completion of 60 credits with at least a 3.0 GPA, leading to a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree. In order to graduate from the Counselor Education program, students must successfully complete the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A minimum of 60 credit hours (see the School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling sections of this web page for a complete list of required courses and a course of study sheet with the course sequence for each specialization). Included in the program are the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100 hour practicum (3 credits)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

600 hour internship (6 credits)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflective Portfolio Project (3 credits)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comprehensive Exam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that students must receive a criminal background clearance in order to receive a practicum and internship placement. This is a necessary component of program completion.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accreditation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public historically Black land-grant research university in Princess Anne, Maryland. It is part of the University System of Maryland. It is classified as R2: Doctoral University, and is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The School Counseling specialization is a Maryland Approved Program by the Maryland State Department of Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Counselor Education Program at UMES completed a self-study of the program in August 2021, in preparation for application for pursuing national accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). This self-study resulted in program modifications and improvements over the past several years in order to meet national standards and provide excellence and best practices in counselor education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Methods of Instruction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our program incorporates a variety of instructional methods in order to prepare candidates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to become effective professional counselors. Methods include demonstration of skills, guided skill practice, counseling role play simulations, cooperative learning activities, discussion, case studies, self-reflection and self-awareness exercises, lecture, reading, writing, design of counseling-related projects, research, application of knowledge to case scenarios, and critical analysis. Candidates are expected to be actively engaged in the classroom and to make positive contributions to the learning environment and to strive for personal and professional growth through the program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

School Counseling<\/summary>
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School Counseling Specialization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The School Counseling specialization prepares graduates to become licensed as professional school counselors within pre K-12 public and private schools in Maryland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The School Counseling specialization is a Maryland Approved Program by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore prepares professional school counselors who are transformational leaders, collaborators, and social justice advocates for the educational, career and social-emotional success of each and every student.  Our focus is on evidence-based counseling, prevention\/mental health promotion, and systemic change in order to close achievement and attainment gaps and achieve positive impacts on students as evidenced by outcome data. Our curriculum is based on national standards and best practice models, including the American School Counselor Association National Model for School Counseling Programs. UMES students in the school counseling specialization embrace professionalism, reflective practice, innovation, diversity, and effective delivery of services to their schools and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students who meet all of the requirements of the school counseling specialization automatically meet the requirements for licensure as school counselors in the state of Maryland.  A Maryland Approved Program stamp is affixed to graduates’ transcripts as evidence to employers that students graduated from a Maryland Approved Program and are eligible for Maryland licensure as a Professional School Counselor. Reciprocity is available in some states for students who wish to receive certification in another state, while some states may have additional requirements.  For information on individual state requirements, students should contact that state’s Department of Education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Courses Required of all Students in both Specializations 36 credits (3 credits each):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 604 – Theories and Techniques of Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EDUC 620 – Human Growth and Development<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EDUC 690 – Introduction to Behavioral Research<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 640 – Group Processes in Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 670 – Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 645 – Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 655 – Social Diversity in Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 605 – Assessment in Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 660 – Crisis Management in Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 635 – Diagnosis and Psychopathology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 606 – Clinical Applications in Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 675 – Professional Knowledge Skills and Practices
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School Counseling Specialization Courses 24 credits (3 credits each):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 601 – Introduction to School Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 632 – College and Career Readiness Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 643 – Counseling Children and Adolescents<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 646 – Organization and Administration of School Counseling Programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPED 600 – Characteristics of Exceptional Individuals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 671 – Practicum in School Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 677 – Internship in School Counseling I<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 697 – Internship in School Counseling II<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Print a School Counseling Program of Study Form<\/a> to keep track of your progress! Your advisor will also work closely with you as you progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course syllabi are available to current and prospective students for review by contacting the Education Department office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on the School Counseling Specialization, you may contact Dr. Gretchen Foust, Associate Professor and Coordinator of the School Counseling Specialization, at gefoust@umes.edu.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/summary>
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Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization prepares general practitioners for employment working with children, adolescents, and\/or adults in settings as diverse as outpatient mental health agencies, clinical assessment centers, college counseling centers, hospitals, community advocacy organizations, and private practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This specialization emphasizes social justice to promote the practice of professional counseling.  Our curriculum teaches counselors in training to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, including addictive disorders.  Counselors’ training in the provision of counseling and therapy includes the etiology of mental illness and substance abuse disorders, and the provision of the well-established treatments of cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and psychodynamic therapy. Counselors’ education and training is oriented toward the adoption of a truly client centered, and not primarily illness centered, approach to therapy.  Our program is committed to educating counselors who will serve as advocates for all clients and work to close mental health access and outcomes gaps.  We prepare forward-thinking clinical mental health counselors who are advocates, leaders, and collaborators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements (total 60 credits)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Courses Required of all Students in both Specializations 36 credits (3 credits each):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 604 – Theories and Techniques of Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EDUC 620 – Human Growth and Development<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EDUC 690 – Introduction to Behavioral Research<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 640 – Group Processes in Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 670 – Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 645 – Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 655 – Social Diversity in Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 605 – Assessment in Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 660 – Crisis Management in Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 635 – Diagnosis and Psychopathology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 606 – Clinical Applications in Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 675 – Professional Knowledge Skills and Practices
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Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialization Courses 24 credits (3 credits each):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 602 – Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 631 – Career and Life Development<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 636 – Substance Abuse Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 637 – Treating Emotional Disturbances<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 612 – Marriage and Family Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 672 – Practicum in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 679 – Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling I<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNED 699 – Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling II<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Print a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program of Study Form<\/a> to keep track of your progress! Your advisor will also work closely with you as you progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course syllabi are available to current and prospective students for review by contacting the Education Department office.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Program Outcomes<\/summary>
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Annual Statistics by Specialty Area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Annual Statistics by Specialty Area 2024-2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annual Statistics by Specialty Area 2023-2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annual Statistics by Specialty Area 2022-2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annual Statistics by Specialty Area 2021-2022<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annual Statistics by Specialty Area 2020-2021<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annual Reports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

2024-2025 Annual Report – coming in fall 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023-2024 Annual Report<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2020-2023 Program Report<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n