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The Master of Science in Counseling program prepares students with culturally sensitive knowledge and skills for the counseling profession to assist children, adults, and families with psychological growth and mental health concerns. Counselors work in community agencies, religious institutions, hospitals, private practice, and schools. The Counseling program provides the educational and clinical requirements necessary for certification, licensure, and actual counseling practice. Students acquire knowledge in the disciplines that underlie counseling including education, psychology, human development, learning, and social change.