Faculty members in the Counseling program at The University of Memphis are dedicated to furnishing each student admitted into the program an array of diverse opportunities to become informed counselors, as well as develop a professional identity as a counselor. Students graduating with a degree in counseling in one of the three concentrations: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling and School Counseling will appreciate diverse cultures, be committed to the counseling profession, and manifest an array of clinical skills. These programs are accredited by CACREP and CORE which means they maintain the highest standards of professional training.

Graduates of the M.S. degree program are prepared to assume counseling positions in various employment settings to include but not limited to: school settings, community agencies, private practice, state and federal vocational rehabilitation agencies, and/or not-for-profit organizations located in metropolitan, rural and global settings. Individuals admitted into the program will learn in an environment created to afford students opportunities to realize academic, professional, and personal success.