Prepare to work effectively with a broad range of individuals and communities in the Human Development Counseling (HDC) program. Whether you pursue Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), School Counseling (SC), or a dual specialization, our program equips you to apply theory and research to meaningful, ethical counseling practice across varied settings.
The HDC program offers a dynamic and supportive learning environment where you’ll gain a strong foundation in human development, counseling theories, and evidence-based strategies for promoting change. Courses emphasize practical skill-building, professional growth, and collaboration with faculty and community partners. Through classroom instruction and hands-on field experiences, students develop the insight, critical thinking, and professional tools needed to engage respectfully, innovatively, and effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and lived experiences.