The goal of the Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program is to develop highly competent mental health counselors who are skilled in:
- the delivery of direct services
- knowledgeable about current empirical and theoretical developments
- capable of critically evaluating clinical research
- able to assume leadership positions
- serve as respected consultants in mental health delivery systems
The Master of Arts in Counseling program follows a competency-based, practitioner model. This model places primary emphasis on preparation of students for productive careers as professionals in clinical counseling settings. The Master of Counseling program model of "basic competencies" is similar to the Master's program in counseling model developed by the National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology.