Counseling and Educational Psychology
…committed to educating future mental health professionals who will promote psychological wellness and the advancement of research in counseling, learning, and human development.
What Makes Us Exceptional
A Great Urban Location!
- The Kansas City metropolitan area offers a wide variety of internship opportunities.
- UMKC is an urban university with a commitment to urban issues. In our programs, students receive training for multicultural sensitivity and professional competence in their interactions with peers, faculty, supervisors, and the clients they serve. Our commitment to cultural and individual diversity can be seen in our:
Diverse, Supportive Faculty Who Are Active In the Field!
- Our diverse faculty value and respect individual and cultural diversity. They are committed to creating a learning environment that is supportive and encouraging of all students.
- Our faculty are engaged in life-long learning that is evidenced by their research publications in national and international journals, leadership and service roles in state and national professional organizations, and continued practice in their career fields.
- Students are able to meet with faculty members during their weekly office hours or by scheduling individual appointments. Each student is assigned a faculty advisor who will provide guidance, clarity, and support during their time at UMKC.
Our In-House Student Training Facility: Community Counseling and Assessment Services (CCAS)!
- UMKC’s Counseling and Educational Psychology Division includes an in-house training facility, CCAS, for (non-school counseling) students completing their practicum requirements.
- CCAS offers therapy and testing interventions informed by research to Greater Kansas City Area residents.
- All practicum students are supervised by licensed psychologists.
Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance
- Couples and Family Counseling
- Mental Health
- School Counseling
Educational Specialist in Counseling and Guidance
- Mental Health (General)
- School Counseling
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology