University of Georgia

Program Information

Program Description:

This department prepares counseling, student affairs and leisure service professionals for a changing and increasingly complex world.
Central to the program is a focus on prevention and remediation of human challenges and enhancement of well-being in relation to individual and collective behavior at schools and community practices, and through public policy.
A combination of academic, clinical and practical experience, along with the expertise of its faculty, supports the department's perennial ranking by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation's top 10 graduate programs in its field.

Department faculty are highly recognized for their research accomplishments and contributions to numerous scholarly publications. They hold leadership positions in national and international professional associations, serve as editors for leading disciplinary research journals and receive recognition for their teaching and research by multiple professional societies. Faculty members have also been appointed to state professional licensing boards for counseling and psychology.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above