Welcome to the Malone University Department of Counseling and Human Development's page! Malone's Counselor and Guidance Education program provides a tradition of academic excellence, with highly experienced faculty, in a faith-based environment. Becoming an advocate for others is a privilege and a great responsibility. Malone's Counselor and Guidance Education program provides a stellar f
oundation for your personal and professional goals. Malone's Counselor and Guidance Education program allows you to specialize in one of three core areas:
Clinical Counseling
This program is approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board and prepares graduates for the National Counselor Examination for State licensure. Clinical counselors are trained to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders in community and private settings. (60 hours)
School Counseling
This program, approved by the Ohio Department of Education, will prepare you to take the specialty examination for School Counseling to become a licensed, professional school counselor. Initial teacher licensure is not required for admission. (48 hours)
Classroom-Based Counseling and Advocacy
This core empowers teachers to help students by: enhancing student-centered problem solving skills; becoming more effective in dealing with the diverse needs of students; and becoming more knowledgeable in the areas of behavioral, academic, emotional, and cultural concerns as they impact the classroom. (36 hours)
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