The Community Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, and School Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The M.A. in Community Counseling program provides training and skills in counseling theory, practice, and research to prepare graduates for work in applied settings where training at the master's level is appropriate. The program also provides a sound foundation for working toward licensure as well as for doctoral-level study.
The M. A. in Pastoral Counseling program trains students in theory, research, and practice to provide counseling services to individuals and groups from a faith-based and spiritual perspective in a variety of settings.
The M.A. in School Counseling program provides the education and training necessary to work as a school counselor in an elementary, middle, or high school. Students who successfully complete this program will be eligible for licensure as a school counselor (grades PK-12) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.