M.Ed. in Counseling & Personnel Services (Counseling Psychology)
I love the Counseling Psychology program. The professors are all great and welcoming.
Yolanda Lucas
Counseling Psychology Student
Master of Education in Counseling Psychology
The MEd in Counseling and Personnel Services, with a concentration in Counseling Psychology, fulfills the state board of psychology's educational requirements to apply to sit for the exam for Psychological Associate.
The program is designed to prepare master's level practitioners to serve the public in the role of psychological associate. The program meets the state's required educational standards.
For details about program curriculum, visit the Graduate Catalog.
Note: Meeting GRE score and GPA minimums do not guarantee a student will be accepted to the program.
I chose the program at UofL simply because it was more convenient for me and I wanted a program that worked with my schedule. I also like that the program is fairly small, which gives me the opportunity to get to know fellow students and really interact with them.
Karin Klein
Counseling Psychology Student
Admission Requirements
Prospective students must submit an online application for admission to the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies.
- The minimum requirement for admission is the baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution. Minimum overall GPA of 2.75, or 2.75 on the last 60 undergraduate hours, is required. Applicants are required to submit all official transcripts from all colleges attended as verification of coursework and degree(s).
- Each applicant is required to submit at least two letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the applicant's academic and/or professional capabilities and potential. Please download the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies recommendation form [PDF].
- For GRE scores prior to August 1, 2011, a minimum combined (verbal and quantitative) score of an 800 is required for unconditional admission. For GRE scores taken August 1, 2011 and after, please refer to the concordance table from ETS (Educational Testing Services) [PDF] for revised score equivalencies. Need help preparing for the GRE? Sign up for a GRE Information Session.
- Prospective students must submit a professional goal statement [PDF] appropriate to their stated area of concentration for admission to the degree program.
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all foreign students from countries in which English is not the native language. Students holding a baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited institution in the United States are exempt from this requirement.
Faculty may require interviews in addition to written credentials as part of the admission process.
In addition, prospective students applying for a concentration in Counseling Psychology must provide evidence of having completed the following undergraduate coursework:
- Abnormal Psychology
- Statistics for social science
- Lifespan development
- Social psychology
Application Deadlines
Spring Term Admission: October 1
Fall and Summer Term Admission: March 1
Note: If spaces are available in the program after the March 1 deadline, fall applications will be considered until June 15. Please check with the department prior to applying.
Contact
Learn more about our program faculty.
Mark Leach
Director of Clinical Training
Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology
College of Education & Human Development
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
502-852-0588
Program Faculty
I really have enjoyed my time so far. The professors and advisors are extremely helpful.
Lindsey Felton
Counseling Psychology Student
Opportunities for Graduates
Graduates of the program find employment in various human service and counseling agencies including mental health agencies; residential treatment centers; drug/alcohol treatment facilities; family resource and youth service centers; hospitals; employee assistance programs; and career placement centers. Graduates perform a variety of job tasks including individual and group counseling and psychotherapy, psychological assessment, program development and consultation.
Financial Aid
In addition to the financial aid opportunities offered by the University, the College of Education & Human Development also has information about financial aid.
Other financial aid opportunities available include graduate assistantships and other employment opportunities.
Supervising and Resource Teachers
In recognition of valuable service to the preparation of teachers and the need for all teachers to have continual professional growth, a supervising teacher or a resource teacher for teacher interns may, with prior approval of the course-offering institution, take a maximum of six (6) credit hours per term at any public postsecondary institution and pay no tuition. The postsecondary institution shall waive the tuition up to a maximum of six (6) credit hours.
To apply, you must complete the Tuition Waiver Certification for Supervising and Resource Teachers Application [PDF]. It should be completed by the supervising teacher, certified by their principal, and returned to our office. Return the form to the Student Financial Aid Office at U of L, attention: Wesley Partin.
Eligibility: 6 credit hours of tuition benefits for each semester served as a full responsibility supervising or resource teacher, or 3 credit hours of tuition benefits for each semester served as a shared supervising or resource teacher. Students may exercise the tuition waiver option up to twelve months following the assignment. Tuition benefits are paid directly to the University of Louisville.
I have some credit hours from another program/university. Can the credit be transferred?
Once you are admitted to the program, you may request to transfer up to 6 credit hours if your UofL advisor approves the request. Transfer requests are then submitted to the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies.
What is the difference between Counseling Psychology and Mental Health Counseling?
The masters program in Counseling Psychology prepares a student to engage in the practice of psychology at the master's level. Students who complete the masters program in Counseling Psychology can apply to the Kentucky State Board of Psychology for the psychological associate license (Licensed Psychological Associate-LPA), which allows those credentialed as such to practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. The masters program in Counseling Psychology includes coursework and a practicum in psychological assessment that is not included in the masters program in Mental Health Counseling.
The masters program in Mental Health Counseling prepares a student to engage in the practice of professional counseling. Professional counselors typically seek membership in the American Counseling Associaton (ACA) and its state affiliates such as the Kentucky Counselors Association (KCA) and the American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA) and its state affiliates such as the Kentucky Mental Health Counselors Association (KMHCA).
