Continue your academic journey and professional development with a Master of Education (MEd) in Professional Counseling from Lincoln Memorial University! Housed within the Carter and Moyers School of Education, the CACREP-accredited program prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions necessary for professional counseling practice in PreK-12 School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling settings.
The Professional Counseling program combines academic preparation with applied counseling experiences, including practicum and internship. Students complete a 36-credit-hour Common Counseling Core and 24 credit hours of concentration-specific coursework, for a total of 60 credit hours.
The program offers concentrations in PreK-12 School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling. Students are admitted to one concentration and may not complete both concentrations simultaneously. After completing one concentration, a graduate who wishes to pursue additional coursework or clinical training in the other concentration may apply as a non-degree-seeking student in accordance with Professional Counseling Program policy. Additional study is subject to program review and approval.
The Professional Counseling program is based at LMU-Cedar Bluff in Knoxville, Tennessee. Both concentrations use a combination of delivery formats. Fully online courses include COUN 521 Career Counseling, COUN 581 Psychology of Human Development, COUN 611 Counseling Theories, and EDUC 511 Research and Statistics. Hybrid courses combine online instruction with scheduled 4.5-hour in-person class meetings. Practicum seminar meetings are offered synchronously. Internship seminar delivery follows the approved program format and published course schedule.
The Professional Counseling program, focusing heavily on interpersonal and helping relationships, will require considerable commitment. Before enrolling, please consult the Professional Counseling Program Director regarding how appropriate the curriculum is in relation to your personal situation and professional objectives. Once you have been admitted, you must consult with your faculty advisor regarding sequencing of courses and licensure requirements.
The admission process for the Master of Education (MEd) degree program at LMU consists of two levels. Review the lists below to ensure that you complete all necessary steps and submit all required items.
Based on the recommendations of the Professional Counseling Program Director and faculty representatives, the Dean of the School of Education will approve your admission to Graduate Education Studies in Professional Counseling. To qualify for admission to graduate studies at LMU, you must submit the following items:
Before beginning your coursework, you must attend a new student orientation, where you will work with an advisor to develop a program of study. Once there, you will receive a program handbook containing the policies and procedures of the program as well as:
For mailing transcripts, please send to this address:
The Graduate Education Office
Lincoln Memorial University
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway
Harrogate, TN 37752
Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If your application is approved, you will be set up for a personal interview with program faculty.
After successfully completing at least one graduate-level course, but no more than three courses (9 credit hours), a degree-seeking student applies for degree candidacy. With the assistance of your assigned advisor, you must submit the following items:
After completing these requirements, your credentials will be presented to the Graduate Admission Committee for admission to degree candidacy.
Professional Counseling candidates complete the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) as the program's comprehensive examination. Candidates should consult the current Professional Counseling Program Handbook for CPCE eligibility, administration, scoring, follow-up requirements, and graduation requirements.
Current program outcome data, including degree completion, licensure or certification examination results, and combined employment or doctoral admissions outcomes, are reported in the Vital Statistics section below. After completing the Professional Counseling program at LMU, you'll have the opportunity to not only explore a wide variety of job opportunities, but to serve your community through real, positive change in the lives of others. You can make that difference in a number of settings, including:
Looking to build experience in addition to your academic journey? Each year, faculty in the Professional Counseling program conduct research and present at conferences with graduate students looking to build their experiences for application to doctoral programs.
Want to learn more about the Master of Education in Professional Counseling degree program at Lincoln Memorial University? Reach out to us at any time and we will be happy to help!
Program Information
Kristen Smith
Phone: 865.531.4110
Email: kristen.smith862@lmunet.edu
Licensure Information
Tywana (Sue) England
Phone: 423.869.6253
Email: tywana.england@lmunet.edu
