Why Counselor Education?
In this video, learn from faculty members what the Counselor Education program at Boise State has to offer. This video is available with captions and a video transcript.
In this video, learn from faculty members what the Counselor Education program at Boise State has to offer. This video is available with captions and a video transcript.
The mission of the Department of Counselor Education is to prepare ethical professionals who are reflective practitioners and scholars. Graduates from our programs are qualified to practice in a variety of educational and behavioral health settings. We strive for an inclusive learning community encouraging professional growth and innovation through a balance of challenge and support.
The Department of Counselor Education offers a 60-credit Master of Arts in Counseling that prepares graduate students to become licensed professional counselors (LPCs). Students are required to enroll in one of two cognate areas:
The Department of Counselor Education also offers a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. This program prepares counselor educators and leaders in the field of counselor education and supervision.
The Master of Arts in Counseling, School Counseling cognate, the Master of Arts in Counseling, Addiction Counseling cognate, and the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision are CACREP accredited.
The program objectives are consistent with the mission and guiding philosophy of the program. The program objectives are designed to be measurable. Core program objectives are tied to the CACREP 8 curriculum areas as well as program key performance indicators (KPIs). Specialty area objectives are tied to CACREP competencies and KPIs in the areas of school counseling and addiction counseling.
School Cognate Objectives: Students will acquire knowledge and skills for competent practice in their counseling specialty area.
Addiction Cognate Objectives: Students will acquire knowledge and skills for competent practice in their counseling specialty area.