The program is built upon the training standards and codes of ethics recognized by CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs), ACA (American Counseling Association), and ASCA (American School Counselors Association) and is consistent with the Marshall University School of Education conceptual framework theme of Preparing The Experienced Professional as Specialist. Within this context it is the mission of the Counseling Program to prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the challenges associated with entry into the field of counseling and into their role as professional counselors. Program graduates are eligible to apply for WV licensure in counseling at the point they complete post-graduate supervision and pass a comprehensive licensure examination.

The program is designed to meet the necessary competencies of professional counselors and to satisfy the curricular requirements for counselor licensure.

• 21-1014.00 Mental Health Counselors Bright Outlook
• 21-1011.00 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors  Bright Outlook
• 21-1015.00 Rehabilitation Counselors
• 21-1012.00 Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors