About Counseling & Human Development Services
About the Department
This department prepares counseling, student affairs and leisure service professionals for a changing and increasingly complex world.
Central to the program is a focus on prevention and remediation of human challenges and enhancement of well-being in relation to individual and collective behavior at schools and community practices, and through public policy.
A combination of academic, clinical and practical experience, along with the expertise of its faculty, supports the department’s perennial ranking by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation’s top 10 graduate programs in its field.
Department faculty are highly recognized for their research accomplishments and contributions to numerous scholarly publications. They hold leadership positions in national and international professional associations, serve as editors for leading disciplinary research journals and receive recognition for their teaching and research by multiple professional societies. Faculty members have also been appointed to state professional licensing boards for counseling and psychology.
The Department offers one of the largest graduate programs in The University. The Department has a rich history of service for over fifty years as a primary state, regional, and national training site for students who have pursued careers in counseling and related educational fields in settings as diverse as schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, clinics, community agencies, prisons, and state and federal government agencies.
Bachelor's Degree Programs (B.A.)
Master's Degree Programs (M.Ed. or M.A.)
- College Student Affairs Administration (M.Ed.)
- Guidance and Counseling ( M.A., Community Counseling)
- Professional Counseling (M.Ed., Community Counseling)
- Professional Counseling (M.Ed., School Counseling)
- Recreation and Leisure Studies (M.A., M.Ed.)
Educational Specialist's Degree Program (Ed.S.)
Doctoral Degree Programs (Ph.D.)
- Counseling Psychology
- Counseling and Student Personnel Services (Student Affairs Administration)
- Counseling and Student Personnel Services (P-16, Gwinnett Campus)
- Recreation and Leisure Studies
Accreditations and Formal Recognition of Programs
The Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a nationally-recognized, specialized accrediting body, has conferred accreditation on the following M.Ed. degree program areas in The Department: Community Counseling, School Counseling, and College Student Affairs Administration (Administrative and Developmental emphases). Accreditation is for overall programs, not tracks within programs.
The National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), a nationally-recognized, specialized accrediting body, has conferred accreditation on the Recreation and Leisure Studies undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
The American Psychological Association (APA), a nationally-recognized, specialized accrediting body, has conferred accreditation on the Counseling Psychology Program (Ph.D. degree).
The College of Education
Formally joining The University in 1908 as The Peabody School of Education, and named The College of Education in 1932, our college has grown in size and distinction over the years. As one of the largest and most diverse institutions of its kind in the country, The College consistently ranks among the top tier schools of education in the country. In addition to serving the needs of students in 18 undergraduate majors, The College offers programs of study in over 90 graduate programs, including fields leading to careers in such diverse disciplines as education, medicine, behavioral sciences, technology, and the performing arts. The College enrolls a student body of more than 5,000 students per year, and employs a full-time faculty of more than 240. With annual external funding approximating $10 million, The College pursues a rigorous commitment to excellence in instruction, research, and service.
The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia, founded in 1785, is the oldest state chartered and state-supported institution of higher education in the United States. The university is a land-grant and sea-grant institution, and serves as the state's most comprehensive and diversified academic institution. As the "Flagship" institution in the state-wide system of 34 higher education institutions, The University serves approximately 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students in a myriad of academic majors and professional disciplines. With a proud heritage marked by distinctive achievement in a wide range of academic and human service areas, The University continues to grow in its stature and reputation. The University's commitment to excellence takes shape in three central missions: (1) To disseminate knowledge through teaching in the academic disciplines and fields of professional study that make universities distinctive; (2) To advance knowledge through research, scholarly inquiry, and creative arts; and (3) To provide service to the public through consultation, technical assistance, short-term instruction, training, and other opportunities for continued learning, growth, and development.
The Graduate School
All official guidelines pertaining to graduate study at The University are established and administered by The Graduate School. The Graduate Bulletin is the official document that guides students throughout their tenure as graduate students at The University of Georgia. Although each academic program publishes its own Student Handbook for internal guidance, it is The Graduate Bulletin that serves as the students' official document. After matriculation, students are advised to adhere to official guidelines and deadlines of The Graduate School. In addition, of course, students will need to attend to the specific policies and procedures of their degree program as outlined in their program's handbook and other related documents.
Athens and Northeast Georgia
The University spreads across 4,300 acres of land on the rolling hills above the banks of the Oconee River as it winds through the city of Athens in Northeast Georgia. Athens has grown up with The University as each has expanded over the decades, starting with very few buildings at the time of its selection by the legislature as the home of The University, and now home to more than 93,000 citizens. Known internationally as a college music scene, and as a host to some of the most exciting events of the 1996 Olympics, Athens is a comfortable and inviting town. Its climate is relatively mild, and its location near the Great Smoky Mountains, as well as the coastal islands off Southeast Georgia, and its close proximity to Atlanta make Athens appealing on several fronts.
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