The Master of Arts in Education: Counseling program with a concentration in Mental Health counseling is accredited by CACREP (learn about the value of CACREP accreditation). The Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration qualifies graduates to obtain the Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) license which is the first post-graduation step in obtaining full licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky (for more information on becoming licensed as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky go to http://lpc.ky.gov.). In addition, graduates will meet the academic qualifications for licensure in most states and certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). The Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization boasts a faculty committed to mentoring you as you enter the counseling profession. Faculty members have a wide variety of academic and research interests and clinical experience. This will empower you to acquire foundational clinical skills and knowledge that will initiate your development as a professional mental health counselor.

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