Counselor Education with Specialization in Clinical Professional Counseling, MS

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Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Program (CACREP) through March 31, 2027

Admissions Contact
Graduate Recruitment & Admissions
(860) 832-2350
graduateadmissions@ccsu.edu

Academic Contact

Dr. Reginald W. Holt
Faculty
College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
Associate Professor
Counselor Education & Family Therapy
Behavioral Health Faculty Director, Central Community Health Education Clinic
College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
Member
Council on Alcohol & Other Drugs
Hearing Board Officer
Student Rights & Responsibilities
Department Liaison
AAUP
Member
Mediation Committee
Member
Termination Hearing Committee
Henry Barnard Hall
22504
860.832.2138
rwholt@ccsu.edu

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Post-Graduate Credentialing & Employment Prospects

Licensure/Certification Eligibility

The 60/63 credit program meets academic requirements for the following licenses and/or certifications:

  • Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-A)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
  • National Certified Counselor (NCC)
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
  • State of Connecticut’s Department of Public Health (DPH)
  • National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
  • Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC)

Employment Settings for Program Graduates

Employment opportunities exist in numerous settings such as human service agencies, community mental health centers, community rehabilitation programs, alcohol and drug treatment clinics, state and federal vocational rehabilitation agencies, rehabilitation hospitals, private rehabilitation companies, hospitals for individuals with a wide range of mental and emotional disabilities, managed behavioral healthcare organizations, correctional facilities, and private practice settings (post-LPC).