Miami University’s graduate degree in Counselor Education-Master of Education (M.Ed) offers opportunities for students to prepare for careers in mental health by earning a degree specializing in either Clinical Mental Health or School Counseling within two academic years, including one summer term (five semesters, 60 credit hours). Each pathway leads to licensure as either a school counselor (Pupil Service: School Counseling) or as a licensed professional counselor (LPC; Clinical Mental Health pathway) in the state of Ohio. Students also have the opportunity to earn both licenses by completing the dual-track pathway within the program, requiring one additional academic year (three additional semesters; six additional credit hours), including additional internship hours to meet state licensure requirements. Within each specialty area, a 100-hour practicum and 600-hour internship are required. For dual licensure-seeking students, an additional 600-hour internship is required, totaling 1300 field placement hours required to meet state licensure requirements.
