Educational Specialist in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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Advance Your Career with an Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Specialized Training for Future Counselors

The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program equips individuals to provide mental health services to individuals, families, couples, and groups in various settings. Driven by needs such as military veteran support, substance use disorders, and suicide prevention, this program is timely and essential. The 30-credit hour Ed.S., Clinical Mental Health Counseling program combines required and elective courses, allowing students to specialize in areas crucial for licensure or enhance their expertise in specific domains. Applicants must hold a master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field. The program offers an expedited path to licensure for those pursuing the Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor credential and provides advanced coursework for licensed Professional Counselors in Missouri to boost their knowledge, competence, and career advancement opportunities.

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Students successfully completing the Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling will:

  • Possess knowledge and competencies that are outlined by the Missouri Committee for Licensed Professional Counselors.
  • Demonstrate superior counseling
  • Meet admission requirements of Lincoln University’s Graduate Studies Program.
  • A master’s degree in counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related degree program.
  • Applicants who are conditionally admitted must consult with their program advisor before enrolling in courses.

EDU 678 Advanced Counseling Theory....................................................... 3

EDU 680 Research I.................................................................................. 3

EDU 683 Neuroscience for Counselors........................................................ 3

EDU 686 Diagnosis.................................................................................... 3

EDU 687 Counseling Internship.................................................................. 6

EDU 6XX Four 3-hour electives (approved by Advisor)................................ 12

TOTAL.................................................................................................... 30

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School of Education
452 Martin Luther King Hall
812 E. Dunklin Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
P: 573-681-5250
E: SchoolofEducation@LincolnU.edu