University of Kentucky®
Interested in getting your master's degree in counseling? The University of Kentucky’s online Master of Counselor Education program has got you covered! Whether you want to work in a clinic, school, vocational rehabilitation state agency, community behavioral health center, or start your private practice, UK’s program provides you with the tools to strengthen your knowledge and experience in counseling.
1. Flexibility of Online
This degree lends itself well to the online format. Students have the flexibility to complete synchronous (via Zoom with a scheduled time to meet) and asynchronous (No scheduled time to meet) work in accordance with the class requirements. Furthermore, students may find it possible to complete their internship and practicum hours requirements online through practices utilizing telehealth platforms for their fieldwork.
2. Two Different Specialization Areas
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Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Focuses on a wide range of emotional, psychological, and behavioral health issues clients encounter
- Variability of work settings: private practices, mental health clinics, hospitals, schools, and community agencies
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Rehabilitation Counseling
- Focuses on helping individuals with physical, emotional, or cognitive disabilities achieve their personal and professional goals to work
- Commonly work in vocational rehabilitation centers, disability services agencies, healthcare settings, and community organizations focused on disability and employment
3. Nationally-Recognized Program
Due to our long-standing and incredibly successful program, UK’s rehabilitation counseling specialization is consistently ranked among the top 10 programs by U.S. News and World Report, which speaks to the quality of the program.
4. CACREP Accredited program
University of Kentucky’s counseling degree program is accredited through CACREP. This accreditation opens doors for students as it signifies that our program meets high professional standards for curriculum, faculty, and clinical training in both Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling.
5. Real-World Experience
All students in this program are required to obtain fieldwork hours through a practicum and internship. These experiences provide robust real-world learning opportunities. The practicum is completed near the beginning, and the internship is completed during the last semester of the student's time in the program. In recent years, many students have been able to secure 100% online opportunities for their fieldwork.
