The M.S. in Counseling and Human Development includes two concentrations. The clinical
mental health counseling program trains counselors by providing hands-on experience
and teaching them about different counseling approaches. The school counseling program
prepares school counselors to support students in grades K-12, these counselors take
on leadership and advocacy roles to help all students.
Why Study Counseling and Human Development at Radford?
We have a unique blend of courses designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary
for becoming a thoughtful and caring counselor.
The program is intensely clinical and involves significant student engagement in situated
learning or clinical practice.
Emphasis is placed on the student’s personal and professional growth and development.
You’ll develop a thorough knowledge of the helping process and their personal role
as a facilitator of human development and change. Your individual style of counseling
will be created as you study through a blend of courses, directed experiences, supervised
clinical practice, and personal growth. This unique combination has proven to be an
effective training process for our graduates who seek employment as professional counselors
in varied settings or who desire advanced graduate study beyond the master’s degree.
Careers and Internships
Become licensed as either a Professional School Counselor (school concentration) OR
a Licensed Professional Counselor (CMHC concentration).
Ready to Study at Radford?
We want to get to know you better and we are excited that you are ready to take your
next step and learn more about us. We are here to help you and look forward to working
with you during your college search process.