Program Description

The B.S. in Education with a major in Speech Pathology is a pre-professional program that provides students with a basic knowledge of human communication and communication disorders in preparation fo graduation study in audiology and speech-language pathology. These professional courses focus on speech, and hearing anatomy and science, a wide spectrum of communication disorders, as well as the assessment and treatment of communication disorders. 

To function as a fully independent speech-language pathologist, additional graduate coursework is required that leads to a Master of Education in Speech-Language Pathology. 

Please refer to the UWG Undergraduate Catalog for official program requirements.

Admissions

To apply to the B.S.Ed. Program in Speech-Language Pathology, will go through the College of Education. You must schedule a meeting in the College of Education Advisement Center.

Program Description

The program is administered under the College of Education at the University of West Georgia and is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).

The graduate program prepares students for a professional career in the identification, assessment, and treatment of all communication disorders, including language, articulation, voice, resonance, fluency, and swallowing disorders. Successful completion of program and other professional requirements is designed to lead the applicant toward obtaining a Master of Education degree (M.Ed.) in Speech-Language Pathology, Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) certification, Georgia Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology, and ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).

Applicants with undergraduate majors other than SLP may be admitted to the program, but they must complete an undergraduate prerequisite course sequence before taking graduate level courses in SLP. The undergraduate prerequisites are taken while enrolled as a graduate student and these courses lengthen the time required for obtaining the Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology by approximately one year, for a total time of approximately three years of full-time enrollment required to obtain the master's degree. The program requires two years of full-time enrollment if undergraduate prerequisites were completed prior to enrolling in the master's program. Additionally, students who are seeking PSC certification to work in the K-12 educational system must complete required education courses while enrolled as a graduate student. These courses are added to the student's program of study and may lengthen the time for obtaining the Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology as well.

Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for official program requirements.

Admissions

The program currently seeks to admit approximately 20-25 full-time students each fall semester.

Minimal Considerations for Program Admission:

• 3.0 or better GPA
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Writing Sample (The writing sample is required for only those who are chosen for an interview)
• Interview - By Invitation Only

For questions about  graduate education, please contact the Graduate Studies Associate in the College of Education's Department of Graduate Studies at (678) 839-5430.

Program Description

The Higher Education Administration program provides graduates with the knowledge, skills, and disposition required to work with college students in a variety of settings within higher education organizations. This program emphasizes a counseling foundation for preparing higher education administration personnel to foster student development. Completion of this degree does not meet the requirements for licensure as a professional counselor or certification as a school counselor in Georgia and candidates will not be endorsed for either credential. 

Mission Statement

The mission of the Higher Education Administration program is to prepare graduate students for careers serving students in higher education by providing opportunities to: 

• Develop advising and helping skills
• Develop competencies as outlined by the NASPA/ACPA Professional Competency Areas for Higher Education Administration Practitioners
• Understand and appreciate the student development experience and student diversity in higher education 
• Understand and apply the practice-to-theory-to-practice model 
• Gain focused practical experience through assistantships, internships, and practica to prepare graduates for successful careers in higher education

Students in the Higher Education Administration program should either have a graduate assistantship or be working full-time in higher education. 

Read more about our Higher Education Administration program.

Program Description

The School Counseling Program at the University of West Georgia is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The accreditation runs through October 31, 2023. This program prepares graduates to meet the curricular qualifications for Georgia certification (S-5) in elementary, middle, and secondary school counseling. Completion of the M.Ed. in School Counseling meets one of the requirements for professional certification as a school counselor (S-5) in Georgia. A passing score on the GACE Basic Skills Assessment, GACE Content Assessment, and a recommendation from the University of West Georgia also are required. The School Counseling program also meets the educational requirements for national counselor certification (NCC). Students in the School Counseling program may also elect to take te additional academic courses needed for licensure as a Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia. For additional information on GA licensure law, please refer to the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists website.

Mission Statement

The mission of the School Counseling program is to educate Professional School Counselors. Through leadership, advocacy, collaboration, use of data, and action, our graduates will be competent at identifying and removing barriers that impede equal access to educational and career opportunities for all students. We are committed to educating Professional School Counselors skilled in needs assessment who are effective counselors and advocates for providing equal resources and support for all students.  We believe in and are dedicated to high academic achievement, career success, and personal/social development of all students.

Student Statistics

During Academic Year 2016/2017, the University of West Georgia M.Ed. in Professional Counseling (School Counseling) had 52 active majors and 22 graduates. Our graduates consistently achieve high pass rates on the national counselor preparation, licensing and certification examinations. Of the reported scores, our graduates achieved the following pass rates on the 2016-2017 administrations of the GACE School Counseling Content Tests I & II: 100%. Of the admitted students to the School Counseling program, we have a completion rate of approximately 98%, and a job placement rate of approximately 91%.

Learn more about admissions requirements and deadlines for the M.Ed. in Professional Counseling programs.

Program Description

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at the University of West Georgia is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The accreditation runs through October 31, 2023.

Graduates of the 60-hour M.Ed. Clinical Mental Health Counseling program meet all of the educational requirements for licensure as an LPC in Georgia. For additional rules and regulations related to licensure refer to the Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists website. Graduates are also eligible for certification as a NCC upon application and passing the National Counselor Exam (NCE). The post-master's experience and supervision requirements generally required for certification are waived for graduates of CACREP accredited programs. For more information on national certification, visit the NBCC website.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is to prepare skilled and knowledgeable professional counselors for careers in clinical mental health and community settings including hospitals, clinics, independent practice, managed behavioral care organizations, employee assistance programs, substance abuse treatment centers and other community agencies. Our program is designed to meet educational requirements for Georgia licensure as well as the 2009 standards of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational (CACREP) for Clinical Mental Health. Our graduates will be ethical, reflective practitioners competent in serving a diverse population. We are committed to the delivery of excellent client services, to understanding and respecting human diversity, to ethical and social responsibility, and to leadership in the counseling profession.

Student Statistics

During Academic Year 2016/2017, the University of West Georgia M.Ed. in Professional Counseling (Clinical Mental Health) had 77 active majors and 23 graduates. Our graduates consistently achieve high pass rates on the national counselor preparation, licensing and certification examinations. Of the reported scores, our graduates achieved the following pass rates on the 2016-2017 administrations of the National Counselor Examination (NCE): 75%. Of the admitted students to the CMHC program, we have a completion rate of approximately 91%, and a job placement rate of approximately 92%.

Read more about admissions requirements and deadlines for current M.Ed. in Professional Counseling programs. 

Program Description

The Ed.S. degree is designed for graduate students with a master's degree in counseling who desire further specialization as professional counselors and a higher level of competence of the master's degree. 

Mission

The mission of Ed.S. in Professional Counseling and Supervision program is to provide professional counselors with advanced skills and knowledge to be exemplary practitioners and supervisors. Read more about admissions requirements and deadlines for Ed.S in Professional Counseling programs. 

Program Description

The University of West Georgia's Department of Clinical and Professional Studies offers master's programs in school counseling (CACREP accredited), community counseling (CACREP accredited), and higher education administration; specialist degree in professional counseling; and, a doctoral degree in professional counseling and supervision.

The Ed.D. in Professional Counseling and Supervision is offered for advanced counseling practitioners in a convenient, flexible, online setting. If you "Go West" you can be confident that you will earn a degree from a well respected university. We are a public, SACS accredited, brick and mortar institution with a full-time faculty who actively engage in systematic program assessment and planning to ensure program integrity.

As a doctoral student, you will be able to build upon your current career success as a counselor while learning or expanding skills in evaluation, advocacy, and leadership. Our mission is to prepare you to positively influence your community of service with immediate application in your workplace of these new or enhanced skills.

The program includes a mandatory 2 and 1/2 day orientation each summer for new students on the campus of the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, GA. After this, all course work including projects, assignments, discussions, written work, and dissertation will be exclusively online.

Read more about admissions requirements and deadlines for Ed.D in Professional Counseling & Supervision. 

Program Description

The Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration is designed to increase participants’ knowledge of college and university administration, leadership, finance management, and their overall ability to address and solve critical issues affecting higher education.

This program aims to teach students how to appropriately and effectively address critical issues in higher education administration through critical analysis and reflective thought, and teach students to understand, analyze, and utilize literature to influence decisions in higher education. Additionally, our students will be able to conduct and review institutional assessments in order to analyze policy and program effectiveness to make informed decisions. Students who graduate from this program should be able to understand the intricacies and nuances of higher education. Our students will also be able to identify legal issues and changes that affect practice in higher education. Finally, students will be able to identify personal values and ethics as it influences their professional practice. 

The program includes a mandatory 2 and 1/2 day orientation each summer for new students on the campus of the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, GA. After this, all course work including projects, assignments, discussions, written work, and dissertation will be exclusively online. 

Read more about admissions requirements and deadlines for Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration.