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School Counseling | Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Graduate Counselor Education Programs
The Counselor Education graduate program at AUM’s College of Education offers a Master’s degree and an Education Specialist (EdS) in two specialty tracks: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling.
These programs help students develop skills and theories that are applicable in career settings such as:
Counselor Education courses use a blend of technology and media to support candidates in a variety of learning environments. These courses are designed to help counselors provide specially designed interventions for their clients and to work with diverse populations. An internship is required.
For more detailed information, take a look at our Counseling Clinical Experiences Handbook and Counseling Student Handbook.

The AUM Master’s Program in Counselor Education is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Accreditation means that the accredited programs are recognized nationally as having met standards of the counseling profession.
Programs & Plans of Study
School Counseling
A blend of in-person and online classes
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
A blend of in-person and online classes
Program Survey & Comprehensive Assessment Plan
Counselor Education Survey
In order to evaluate and improve the counseling program of study, current and former students are surveyed during the spring semester each year. Students are asked to complete the Counselor Education Survey, and evaluate their training, professional development and involvement opportunities, and faculty-student mentoring. Current and former students are also asked for suggestions about improving the program. Finally, they list their employment, professional certifications and licensure, current professional membership and service and honors. Informal student input is also solicited from students periodically as needed.
The Comprehensive Assessment Plan for the Counselor Education Program
The Counseling Program at AUM engages in an array of data gathering activities to improve its program. Comprehensive Assessment Plan for the AUM Counselor Education Program at Auburn University at Montgomery addresses both the continuous systematic program evaluation processes as well as the assessment of student learning outcomes processes. The assessment plan is detailed at both the curricular experiences and overall program level in relation to assessing direct evidence of student learning.
Counseling Faculty


Paul Hard
Department Chair | College of Education


Ashley Brown
Assistant Professor | College of Education


Eric Darch
Assistant Professor | College of Education


Yuh Guo
Associate Professor | College of Education
Quick Facts
College of Education
At the AUM College of Education, you will have powerful learning experiences, working side by side with professors who have real-world experience.
Our academic departments include the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology, the Department of Kinesiology, and the Department of Counselor, Leadership and Special Education.
To help you pay for college, you might qualify for one of our scholarships.
Official Degree Name
- Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Master of Education in School Counseling
- Education Specialist in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Education Specialist in School Counseling
Modality
The Master’s degrees in counseling is an in-person program although many classes may be available in a hybrid, synchronous, or online format. Students in these courses enroll in a program to connect in a virtual and/or in-class environment to collaborate using a variety of technological and educational tools. Professors play an instrumental role in building relationships among teams and individuals in this setting.
The Education Specialist degree is an entirely online program. All course criteria for online programs is completed through online efforts. Be sure to check with your advisor if you have any questions regarding online studies.