Welcome
Our current programs prepare students to earn licensure as either a Clinical Mental Health Counselor or a School Counselor. Since 2014, we have been highly ranked by numerous different agencies for our affordability and online program. Upon successful completion of your desired course of study and state mandated testing, you will be licensed in the area of your chosen degree.
Why UTM?
We greatly value our relationships with our students and it is our goal to foster a sense of community between our students, faculty, and community partners. This begins with the first contact between advisor and student. Your advisor is the person who will work with you to understand all of the requirements of the program, help you develop your plan of study, answer questions about registration, and guide you toward your career goal. This is an important relationship that we hope will make you feel more comfortable in our program as well as provide you with information. The advisor- student connection is vital in your personal and professional development. As faculty members, we enjoy this time we spend getting to know and mentor you. Our hope is that you continue to feel a part of our program even after you graduate, keeping us up to date on your personal and professional milestones.
To further promote our sense of community we have established a Facebook group page for current students and alumni. When you are accepted into the program you will be sent an invitation via email to join our Facebook group and we hope you will accept. On this site we post news about the program, important information about the profession of counseling, and share updates about students and alumni. We hope those of you still on Facebook will accept our invitation!
Program Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Tennessee at Martin's Master of Science in Education with a major in counseling is to prepare socially ethical and competent professionals in clinical mental health and school settings. We aspire to develop counselors who are technically skilled, personally aware, empathic, and accepting of the cultural and social differences of their clients or students.
The UTM Counselor Education Model is designed to develop counselors who are enhancers of human development and believe counselors should know how to improve learning through the use of a wide variety of materials including human and technological resources. Therefore, embedded within and intertwined among components of the conceptual framework are the commitments to diverse learners and the use of technology as an additional communication tools to enhance student learning.
Degree and Non-Degree Options
There are two degree concentrations and one non-degree option offered. Please click on each heading to learn more about each option.
Clinical Mental Health
Graduates who complete this program will have met the state requirements and will be eligible for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license or the Licensed Professional Counselor- Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MSHP) license. This program prepares students for community counseling in settings such as hospitals, health centers, community agencies, and etc. All graduate courses are online. There is a mandatory three-day residency on the UT Martin Campus upon the completion of 15 credit hours.
Program Highlights
- Online *
- NO GRE Required
- Complete the program in as little as 24 months.
- 60 credit hours
- No teaching experience required
- Currently seeking CACREP Accreditation
- Transfer Credits accepted
Credits
60 hours
Enrollment
Full or part time
Format
Online *
Duration
6 Semesters
Tuition
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Semester of Entry
Fall, Spring, or Summer
*100% online coursework. A mandatory three day residency at the UT Martin campus is required of all students upon the completion of 15 credit hours.
Residency Information
All counseling students (both degree seeking and non-degree seeking students) are required to attend a three-day Residency program.
The Residency is offered twice a year, once in January and once in June. The Residency will be held on the Martin campus. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation and lodging. During this meeting students will participate in individual and group meetings with faculty and fellow students. Specific counseling topics will be presented and discussed and students will have a chance to role-play counseling techniques. As a faculty, we look forward to the Residency. This is our time to meet our students face-to-face, enjoy some casual time together, and strengthen our sense of community.
Program of Study
COUN 710 Research in Education and Counseling - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 721 Multicultural Issues in Education and Counseling - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 620 Introduction to Counseling - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 716 Growth and Development Across the Lifespan – 3 Credit Hours
COUN 722 Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues in Counseling - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 725 Theory and Techniques of Counseling - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 730 Career Development and Counseling - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 740 Group Dynamics - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 748 Principles of Crisis Intervention - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 750 Mental health and Psychopathology - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 760 individual Appraisal - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 776 Psychopharmacology - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 777 Psychopathology: Diagnosis & Treatment - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 782 Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 783 Clinical Mental Health Counseling - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 784 Mental Health Services Management, Consultation and Supervision - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 785 Counseling Practicum (100 hours) - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 788 Internship in Counseling (300 hours) - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 792 Internship in Counseling (300 hours) - 3 Credit Hours
Total Minimum hours required for M.S. Degree - 60
School Counseling
Help shape a student’s future by assisting them in the development of the academic, social, emotional, and career skills needed for life. This program is for individuals who are seeking to become a licensed School Counselor in the PreK-12 school system.
Program Highlights
- Online *
- NO GRE Required
- Complete the program in as little as 24 months.
- 60 credit hours
- No teaching experience required
- CAEP Accredited
- Transfer Credits accepted
Credits
60 hours
Enrollment
Full or part time
Format
Online*
Duration
6 Semesters
Tuition
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Semester of Entry
Fall or Spring
*Online coursework with a mandatory three day on-campus residency.
Program of Study
Counseling, M.S. Ed. – School Counseling Specialization 5042
COUN 710 Research in Counseling – 3 credit hours
COUN 721 Multicultural Issues in Education and Counseling – 3 credit hours
COUN 722 Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues in Counseling – 3 credit hours
COUN 725 Theories and Techniques of Counseling – 3 credit hours
COUN 730 Career Development and Counseling – 3 credit hours
COUN 740 Group Dynamics – 3 credit hours
COUN 748 Principles of Crisis Intervention – 3 credit hours
COUN 750 Mental Health and Psychopathology – 3 credit hours
COUN 760 Individual Appraisal – 3 credit hours
COUN 785 Counseling Practicum – 3 credit hours
COUN 620 Introduction to Counseling – 3 credit hours
COUN 705 Classroom Management for School Counseling – 3 credit hours
COUN 716 Growth and Development Across the Life Span (Birth to Adult) – 3 credit hours
COUN 747 Special Topics in School Counseling – 3 credit hours
COUN 775 Counseling Children/Adolescents with Psychological Dysfunction – 3 credit hours
COUN 786 Organization and Administration of School Counseling Services/Program – 3 credit hours
COUN 787 Pre-Practicum in School Counseling – 3 credit hours
SPED 760 Behavioral Interventions and Strategies for School Administrators and Counselors – 3 credit hours
COUN 789 Internship in Secondary School Counseling
COUN 790 Internship in Elementary School Counseling
Minimum Hours Required for Degree - 60
Residency Information
All counseling students (both degree seeking and non-degree seeking students) are required to attend a three-day Residency program.
The Residency is offered twice a year, once in January and once in June. The Residency will be held on the Martin campus. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation and lodging. During this meeting students will participate in individual and group meetings with faculty and fellow students. Specific counseling topics will be presented and discussed and students will have a chance to role-play counseling techniques. As a faculty, we look forward to the Residency. This is our time to meet our students face-to-face, enjoy some casual time together, and strengthen our sense of community.
School Counseling Endorsement
This program is designed for people who currently hold a master's degree in education or counseling who wish to become a k-12 school counselor licensed in the state of Tennessee. Often current teachers are attracted to this program, as are licensed clinical mental health counselors who are wanting to change their career. A master's degree is required to be eligible for this option.
Program Highlights
- 100% Online coursework with a mandatory 3 day residency
- NO GRE Required
- Complete the program in as little as 15 months.
- 15 week courses
- 24 credit hours
- $620 a credit hour
- No teaching experience required
- Transfer Credits accepted
Credits
24 hours
Enrollment
Full or part time
Format
Online*
Duration
4-6 Semesters
Tuition
$620 credit hour
Semester of Entry
Fall, Spring, or Summer
*Online with a mandatory 3 day on-campus residency.
Program of Study
COUN 725 Theories of Counseling - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 730 Career Counseling - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 740 Group Counseling - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 785 Practicum in Counseling - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 787 Pre-Practicum in School Counseling - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 786 Organization and Administration of School Coun. - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 789 Secondary School Internship - 3 Credit Hours
COUN 790 Elementary School Internship - 3 Credit Hours
If the student does not possess a teaching license or have teaching experience, then they must also take COUN 712 Learning and Instruction early in their program of study.
Residency Information
All counseling students (both degree seeking and non-degree seeking students) are required to attend a three-day Residency program.
The Residency is offered twice a year, once in January and once in June. The Residency will be held on the Martin campus. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation and lodging. During this meeting students will participate in individual and group meetings with faculty and fellow students. Specific counseling topics will be presented and discussed and students will have a chance to role-play counseling techniques. As a faculty, we look forward to the Residency. This is our time to meet our students face-to-face, enjoy some casual time together, and strengthen our sense of community.