The YSU Counseling Program has a CACREP accredited program, seven full-time award winning faculty, community counseling clinic, nationally ranked student run counseling honor society, and a 40+ year reputation in the community for excellence in training professional counselors.

According to the 2010-2011 Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment for counseling is expected to grow faster than the average and job opportunities are expected to exceed the number of graduates; Clinical Mental Health Counselors (25% growth); Addiction Counselors (21% growth); School / College Counselors (14% growth); and all other Counselors (13% growth).

The U.S. Census Bureau (2000) found that individuals who obtain a master’s degree tend to make on average 10k more each year than an individual with a bachelors degree, and over a lifetime earn $400,000 more with a master’s degree. 

Review our website to learn more about admission/application to the program, mission, news, history, graduate program options, undergraduate counseling courses, outstanding alumni, connection with the community, student research/awards, scholarships, professional association grants, the counseling clinic, and how to give back to the Counseling Program.

Find your purpose and pursue your passion with a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Youngstown State University. 

Contact Information

Contact the Counseling Program to speak with a representative and/or visit the program.

Phone: (330) 941-3257
jjprotivnak AT ysu DOT edu  

Youngstown State University
Counseling Program
3312 Beeghly College of Education
One University Plaza
Youngstown, Ohio 44555
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