Walsh University’s B.A./M.A. Counseling & Human Development program provides a clear, streamlined path from undergraduate study to graduate-level training. In about six years, students complete both degrees while gaining the academic preparation and practical experience essential for meaningful careers in counseling.
The BA/MA Program provides the best preparation for students who wish to pursue mental health counseling and school counseling careers. The program is designed to train counselors who will strive to assist others to make a difference in their lives.
To accomplish this, the program focuses on four broad goals:
This degree combines undergraduate psychology and sociology courses with a graduate professional-counselor education.
Within six years, a student can complete both their bachelor's and master's degrees.
Our program meets educational requirements for counselor licensure in Ohio and many other states.
Case-oriented learning opportunities.
Lab training and internships offer experiential learning that gives students practical knowledge that's appealing to future employers.
Students have increased opportunity for employment and career advancement.
After completing our streamlined program, students are well-prepared to move on toward an even higher level of education.
Hands-on experience is central to Walsh University’s counseling and human development programs. Our students engage in supervised experiential learning that helps them build practical counseling skills, apply classroom concepts in real-world settings, and develop confidence working with diverse client populations. These opportunities often include individual, family, group, and career-focused counseling experiences in supervised training environments.
Walsh students also benefit from a strong network of internship partners across the region. Every student completes an internship prior to graduation, gaining exposure to professional practice and making meaningful connections in the field. Internship placements are available in a wide range of settings, including:
These experiences prepare students to enter the counseling profession with confidence, competence, and a clear understanding of the populations and environments they feel called to serve.
Counselors work in a variety of settings, from schools to rehabilitation centers. They work with individuals who have substance abuse problems, mental illness, family and marriage problems or who need disability rehabilitation.
Students in the B.A./M.A. program must follow all undergraduate and graduate academic policies and procedures including a change of status for the graduate program. For more information and the application materials; please contact the Chair of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Dr. Jo Anna Kelly, jkelly@walsh.edu.
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