This program prepares counselors for professional practice in all settings. The core course work covers a range of counseling and human development issues including approaches to individual and group counseling, ethical and professional issues in counseling, fundamentals of the counseling profession, counseling ethics, measurement and evaluation in counseling, lifespan and career development, research in counseling, and social and cultural issues. In addition, on-campus students select one of two specializations: Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling, while online students will focus on one specialization: Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP).<br>Clinical Mental Health specialization graduates meet the educational requirements to pursue the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential in Virginia.<br>School Counseling specialization graduates meet requirements for the Virginia Licensed School Counselor credential.<br>School Counseling specialization graduates who complete electives in diagnosis, addictions, and family dynamics can also meet requirements for both the LPC and the Licensed School Counselor credentials.