The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Georgetown College, pending approval from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), prepares students to become competent, ethical, and culturally responsive mental health practitioners dedicated to serving diverse communities. Through rigorous coursework and supervised clinical experiences, this program equips graduates with the skills, knowledge, and professional identity needed to provide high-quality mental health services and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
A master’s degree in counseling prepares graduates for meaningful careers serving individuals, families, schools, and communities. Career opportunities, licensure requirements, and salaries can vary by state, employer, and experience.
The demand for professional counselors is growing and is expected to keep growing! Categorized as a ‘bright outlook’ career by O*NET all counseling fields are projected to grow faster than average and are projected to have 75,000+ job openings over the next 8 years. Graduates of Georgetown College’s Counselor Education programs will be prepared to pursue careers that impact their communities in hospitals, community mental health agencies, schools, colleges and universities, integrated healthcare settings, nonprofits, private practice, and other agencies and settings.
