Counseling

We are now accepting applications for Spring 2025, which begins in January 2025.

The deadline for submission is October 1, 2024.

The University of Montevallo’s Master’s Degree in Counseling can position you for a successful career in three degree areas: Clinical Mental Health counseling, School counseling, or Couples and Family counseling. All degree tracks are certified by the prestigious Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

The Counseling Master’s Program at the University of Montevallo is for those who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher and wish to pursue a career in the mental health field. UM’s counseling tracks include preparations for careers in Clinical Mental Health Counseling settings, Couples and Family Counseling, and School Counseling. All tracks are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling Related Educational Programs (CACREP), meet the academic requirements for Alabama’s LPC credential and individuals who choose Couples and Family Counseling are eligible to pursue the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) license.

Admission Requirements

• Online application at montevallo.edu/apply.
• Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2.5 GPA OR 2.75 for the last 60 hours) from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Admission interview with counseling faculty and other program candidates.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Admissions essay (four to six paragraphs on professional aspirations and goals).
• Current curriculum vitae or resume.
• Fingerprint/background clearance (School Counseling ONLY).

Conditional admission is available in some circumstances to students who have not satifactorily met all admission requirements.