College of Education and Health Professions
The University of Arkansas was founded in 1971 and is located near the Ozark Mountains. With a student population close to 25,000 and a student to faculty ratio of 19:1, the University of Arkansas is a significant graduate level provider in the state of Arkansas.
The University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and offers a diverse amount of outdoor activities and amenities. Fayetteville is often referred to as one of the nation's finest college towns and is routinely ranked as one of the top places to reside in the United States.
The College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas offers several varying graduate degree programs in the counseling field in their Counselor Education Program (CNED). The CNED Program offers a Masters of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, Student Affairs and College Counseling, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counselor Education.
The deadline to apply for admission to The College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas is January 15 for summer and fall admission, and September 15 for spring admission.
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program (M.S.)
The Masters of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling will prepare students to work as counselors in a variety of roles, including governmental, community, private agency, and at the collegiate level.
Program goals include teaching students developmental processes that apply directly to adolescents, young adults and older adults within communities. Students will develop the ability to communicate in an efficient manner, in particular with those who have varied backgrounds, experiences and qualities. Conceptualization is also an important skill that will be taught, in relation to various client issues such as trauma, family and academic concerns, crisis and placement options.
The School Counseling Program (M.S.)
The M.S. in School Counseling program is obtained with the goal of becoming a certified elementary or secondary school counselor. While obtaining this graduate degree, students will learn about the development processes K-12 children go through. Students will also acquire skills assisting them in effectively consulting with teachers, school administrators and parents. Another highlight to the School Counseling Program is the research and understanding of planning and implementation skills and how to evaluate School Counseling Programs.
The Student Affairs and College Counseling Program (M.S.)
In the Student Affairs and College Counseling Program, graduate students are taught to work in varied academic and college settings.
Goals of this program include learning functional knowledge in various developmental processes that relate to the academic community and college students, development consultation skills, communicating effectively with different types of individuals, and the ability to provide effective advising.
The Counselor Education Program (Ph.D.)
The only Ph.D. counselor program located at the University of Arkansas, the Ph.D. in Counselor Education trains graduate students to become advanced clinicians, scholars, and researchers that wish to attain various leadership roles in the academic or practice setting.
Program Accreditations
The Counselor Education Program at the University of Arkansas is accredited by the Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Contact Information
College of Education and Health Professions
University of Arkansas
Room 324 Graduate Education Building
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
Phone: 479-575-3208
Fax: 479-575-3119