Counselor Education

Our program educates competent, culturally aware, ethical counselors who will provide exceptional services in both public and private settings to meet the needs of a increasingly diverse society.

Degrees in Counselor Education

Master of Arts in Counseling

Our master's degree program includes emphases in marriage, family, and couples counseling (MFCC); school counseling; and clinical mental health counseling. Both MCFC and school counseling tracks are CACREP-accredited, and clinical mental health is currently under review for accreditation.

Ph.D. in Education: Counselor Education and Supervision

This area of emphasis is an excellent fit for individuals who wish to pursue counselor education and counseling leadership positions, excelling in research, writing, teaching, service, securing external funding, assuming professional leadership roles in the counseling field, and providing clinical supervision.

Program Accreditation

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) logoThe Counseling programs have been given the counseling profession's highest seal of approval. The Counseling Department has met the rigorous national standards of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), which ensures that our graduates receive a superior education.

The programs that have been accredited include the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling.


University of Nevada, Reno - Counseling and department has been approved as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 3048. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. University of Nevada, Reno - Counseling Department is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Program Contact

For more information, please contact Tricia Woodliff at twoodliff@unr.edu.

Program Faculty

Counseling and Educational Psychology
Carly Boren
Carly Boren, Ph.D., NCC
Assistant Professor of Counselor Education she/her/hers
(775) 684-7013
WRB 3037
1421
Counseling and Educational Psychology
Kristina DePue
Kristina DePue, Ph.D., NCC
Associate Professor of Counselor Education
(775) 682-5509
WRB 3039
1421
Counseling and Educational Psychology
Norris DuPree
Norris DuPree, Ph.D., MFT, LADAC
Teaching Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
(775) 784-6637
WRB
1421
Counseling and Educational Psychology
Brenda Freeman
Brenda Freeman, Ph.D.
Professor of Counselor Education
(775) 682-9353
WRB 3019
1421
Counseling and Educational Psychology
Jennifer Ross
Jennifer Ross, Ph.D., LMFT
Teaching Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
WRB 3037
1421
Counseling and Educational Psychology
Tricia Woodliff
Tricia Woodliff, Ph.D., CPC, NCC
Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
(775) 682-5502
WRB 3032
1421

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