Counselor Education Program

Thank you for accessing the Counseling Program website.  We're glad you're here!  While we strive to provide the most current and up-to-date information, we know you will have some unanswered questions.  Please feel free to contact any faculty member, our graduate assistants at couoffice@eku.edu, or the program coordinator Dr. James McGinn (email is best), james.mcginn@eku.edu. 

Who We Are

In a recent article, U.S. News & World Report ranked Mental Health Counselor #8 in Best Social Services jobs.  The Bureau of Labor & Statistics expects job growth in the field to rise 20% between 2016-2026.  Our faculty of counselor-educators are well respected in their field of study, having a strong history of national and international publications/presentations.  They are active in their own specialized areas of practice as well, including marriage & family, grief counseling, animal therapy, and play therapy to name a few!

What to Expect

• A program designed to be completed in 3 years, or longer, if needed.  (60 total program hours)
• A mixture of online and classroom classes. 
• Personalized mentoring and guidance to help students make the most of their training experience.
• Includes courses in counseling, leadership, and research
• Provides a practicum and internship experience to help meet future career goals.

Ready to apply?  Click HERE