Empower Others to Thrive
Prepare to enter or advance in the counseling profession with a CACREP-accredited graduate program.
Why Choose Mercer University?
Degrees Built for Career Growth: 95% of the graduating class of 2025 were employed or continuing their education six months after earning a Mercer degree.*
CACREP-Accredited Programs: Mercer’s counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, which signals the highest standards in graduate counseling.
Counseling Built on Real Outcomes: Recent Mercer counseling grads reported a 95% first-time pass rate on the CPCE in 2024–2025.
*See methodology at mercer.edu/post-graduate.
Explore Counseling Graduate Programs Aligned with Your Goals
Build advanced counseling and advocacy skills to support mental health, expand opportunities for people with disabilities, guide students’ academic and personal growth, or develop fellow counselors in a variety of settings as a counseling supervisor.
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Prepare for counseling licensure in Georgia as you build skills to support children, adolescents, and adults facing mental health and addiction challenges through blended coursework and a supervised internship.
Licensure or Certification Eligibility:
- Associate Professional Counselor (APC) (Provisional License)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
M.S. in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
Develop counseling and advocacy skills to help people with disabilities strengthen their mental health, make informed choices, and pursue greater independence through flexible evening, weekend, and blended study.
Licensure or Certification Eligibility:
- Associate Professional Counselor (APC) (Provisional License)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
M.S. in School Counseling
Build the knowledge and expertise to guide students’ academic achievement, social and personal growth, and career development in elementary, secondary, district, or postsecondary settings through blended study.
Licensure or Certification Eligibility:
- Associate Professional Counselor (APC) (Provisional License)
- AND Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) if eligible coursework is taken
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
Prepare to lead in clinical mental healthcare as a counselor educator, clinical director, or supervisor through a CACREP-accredited program spanning counseling, supervision, teaching, leadership and advocacy, and research and scholarship.
Residency Requirement: One year
Prepare for a Rewarding Career
Hands-on, Experiential Learning
Develop career-ready best practices in classes and supervised internships, study abroad, or field experiences.
Flexible Course Formats
Receive high-quality instruction in a blended combination of online and evening in-person classes on Mercer’s Atlanta campus.
Eight-Week Classes, Multiple Start Dates
Choose from multiple start dates and learn in focused, 8-week classes designed for school/life balance.
Experienced Faculty Mentors
Learn from faculty who have developed their expertise and perspectives across communities and clinical settings.
Support for Working and Military Students
Access dedicated support from a team who understands the lives of working adults and military students.
Personalized Financial Planning
Partner with a financial planning counselor for personalized support to make confident decisions about your future.
Where Mercer Graduates Work
Graduates of Mercer’s counseling programs work in diverse clinical, community, and school settings, including:
- Mental health centers
- Community agencies
- P–12 schools and education systems
- Private practices
- Hospitals
- Residential treatment centers
- Department of Corrections
- Drug treatment centers
- Helping or human services programs
What are Mercer graduates saying?
“The most valuable course has been on group counseling and group work, which has given me further confidence in my abilities. The feedback from faculty has been helpful and has ultimately equipped me for the betterment of our future clients. What the professors say and what they’re teaching us is congruent with who they are as professionals.”
About Mercer University
Mercer University is one of America’s oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning with approximately 9,000 students enrolled across 12 schools and colleges. We are ranked among the top tier of national research universities and have earned consistent recognition for our academic programs and educational opportunities.
Mercer is recognized as a leader in providing students of all ages with the personalized support and flexibility needed to make a private education a reality.
