Counselor Education
The basic belief of the USM counseling program is that people often need assistance in addressing typical developmental transitions as well as difficult life situations. Mental health, rehabilitation, & school counselors are trained to help people with these challenges. Learn more about Counselor Education.
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Nationally accredited through CACREP
As part of this exclusive credential, we continually assess student learning, ensuring that our graduates are prepared for successful careers.
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Online Course and Program Options
We offer flexible scheduling, with a mixture of online and in-person courses. Our Rehabilitation program is 90% online and the MHRT/C Certificate is fully online.
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Questions? Attend our Graduate Open House — meet our faculty and connect with admissions counselors.
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Rehabilitation Counseling Rolling Admissions
The rehabilitation counseling tracks have rolling admissions. Find out if they are right for you.
Areas of Expertise
Area of expertise in Family Systems and Substance Abuse are available to
master's and CAS students.
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (CLRC) Specialization
The CLRC specialization allows students to qualify as both certified rehabilitation counselors (CRC) and licensed clinical professional counselors (LCPC).
News
Bernacchio co-authors column on suicide in Portland Press Herald
Rehabilitation Counseling Student Presents at National Institute
Rehabilitation Counseling Students Present at National Conference
Dedication of the Robert S. Southworth Counseling Suite
USM students looking for healing for Maine's First Nation population
USM Graduate Student Dorice Timko Awarded NBCC Scholarship