Eastern Kentucky University

What you'll study

Coursework focuses on counseling knowledge and applied skills across populations and presenting concerns. Specific course topics named in the program materials include:

• Counseling theory and practice
• Process and basic techniques of counseling
• Principles and practices of clinical mental health counseling
• Group counseling
• Child and adolescent counseling
• Addiction disorders counseling
• Family counseling
• Diagnosis and treatment
• Tests and measurements

The curriculum includes a supervised practicum and a culminating internship to develop direct counseling experience and related professional activities. Elective offerings referenced include play therapy and mindfulness practices.

Entry requirements

The published materials advise applicants to review EKU's admissions requirements before applying and to consult the program advisor with questions or when registering for classes. No additional applicant-specific criteria are listed in the provided text.

Career prospects

The program frames graduates for roles such as substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors and other mental health counselor positions. Typical employer settings cited include inpatient and outpatient behavioral/mental health providers, Veterans Affairs facilities, and therapeutic private practices. The materials reference U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projection that employment of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is projected to grow 18 percent from 2022 to 2032.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

EKU highlights measures that reduce student cost: low-cost textbooks available through EKU BookSmart, no application fee, and reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses. The program page also notes in-state per-credit tuition and promotes utilization of EKU Career Services for job and career preparation.