Master of Education [M.Ed] [Community Mental Health Counseling] From University of Rochester

The Warner School’s mental health counseling program is designed to prepare graduates to work effectively as counselors offering services to people challenged by emotional, behavioral, and relationship issues. Well-grounded in counseling theory, research, and practice, our program prepares qualified, license-eligible mental health counselors for practice in a variety of diverse clinical or community settings.

Key Program Features:

• CACREP Accredited: The 60-credit program meets all requirements set by the world-recognized accrediting body for the field of counseling.
• Cutting-Edge Curriculum: Courses and internships underscore the importance of intervention, wellness, integrated care, advocacy, and diversity in counseling, in order to successfully prepare mental health counselors for practice in the 21st century.

• Rich Internship Opportunities: The required practicum plus two internships can be pursued across a wide array of settings, including community-based mental health clinics, hospitals, community agencies, drug and alcohol treatment centers, and institutions of higher education, treating diverse client populations including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
• Flexible: Program can be started in any semester and completed in just two-years of full-time study, if starting in fall, or three to four years of part-time study.
• For School Counselors Only:  We invite you to check out our 24-credit “bridge” program option to give you maximum flexibility for practice contexts.