Dr. Sherrionda H. Crawford is an Associate Professor of School and Clinical Mental
Health Counseling. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), credentialed as
a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) in Georgia and Alabama, and a
Certified School Counselor in the state of Alabama. Prior to becoming a professor
at Troy, she provided valuable counseling services to children and adults in both
clinical and school counseling settings. Dr. Crawford actively volunteers for the
National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) as a scholarship reviewer and mentor.
Her research interests include trends in school counseling, interpersonal violence,
and suicide prevention, as well as skill acquisition for counselors-in-training.
Dr. Reed is the Associate Chair for the Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Interpreter
Training Program (CRIT) at 抖阴视频. She serves as the Co-Faculty advisor for
Chi Sigma Iota at the Phenix City Campus. She serves on numerous University, College,
and Department committees. She and her colleagues received a state-funded grant in
Suicide Prevention in Higher Education for four years and, most recently, the SAMHSA
Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant.
Dr. Samantha 鈥淪am鈥� Booker, Ph.D., LPC-S, IMH-E庐, is the Assistant Chair of the Counseling,
Rehabilitation, and Interpreter Training Program at 抖阴视频. Dr. Booker is
the Coordinator of the School Counseling Program and the Infant and Early Childhood
Mental Health Program. She is a certified PK-12 school counselor, a Licensed Professional
Counselor Supervisor in Alabama, an infant family specialist, and a private practitioner.
She is also a certified DC: 0-5 Trainer and infant mental health reflective supervisor.
Her research interests include birth to five training for practitioners, prevention
and intervention techniques with PK-12 students, and school counselors' role in early
intervention.
Tailor Your Counseling Master's Degree with Focus Area
The Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, & Interpreter Training offers master's
degree programs for students who have completed bachelor's degrees and are preparing
themselves for employment as clinical mental health, school, or rehabilitation counselors.
M.S. in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
This master's program in clinical mental health counseling is tailored to meet educational
standards for state licensure and national counseling credentials. It has been designed
to provide students with opportunities to develop their expertise in treatment planning,
their knowledge of theory and of normal and pathological development and behavior
as well as their understanding of how to apply counseling skills to various agency
populations.
M.S. in Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling
TROY's dedicated and celebrated counseling will familiarize you with the laws and
regulations that govern the disability field. In this program, you'll be equipped
to understand the causes and treatments of disabilities as well as various counseling
theories and techniques. Your degree will also prepare you to recommend workplace
accommodations for individuals with various disabilities, perform labor market and
job analysis and facilitate the employment of individuals with disabilities through
advocacy and assistance with job searches. A master's degree is necessary to become
a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
TROY's unique Rehabilitation Counseling program allows the student to select one of
five concentration areas:
Addictions Counseling
The addictions Counseling Concentration assists rehabilitation counseling students
to work more effectively with individuals with co-occurring disabilities including
drug, alcohol, and other substance abuse disorders. The curriculum emphasizes treatment
modalities, prevention, and intervention.
Clinical Rehabilitation
The concentration in Clinical Rehabilitation provides the students with knowledge
and skills in behavior pathology, diagnosis and treatment planning, and family therapy
needed as a rehabilitation counselor specializing in services to individuals with
mental illness.
Counseling Military Population
Students who complete a Concentration in Counseling Military Populations are uniquely
qualified for a rehabilitation career in which they will assist members of the military,
veterans, and their families with adjustment and employment issues.
Public and Community Rehabilitation
The Public and Community Rehabilitation Concentration is designed to prepare students
with the advanced job development techniques and work accommodation skills needed
in the rehabilitation of individuals in federal/state rehabilitation agencies and
community rehabilitation programs.
Rehabilitation and Deaf/Hard of Hearing
The Concentration in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Studies prepares students for a career
as a rehabilitation counselor for this specialty population. The curriculum includes
exposure to Deaf culture, advocacy, and leadership, and the opportunity to become
proficient in American Sign Language (ASL).
抖阴视频's Counseling Department has $3,000,000 in grant funding for the next
five years designated to train students to become Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors.
Students admitted to the Rehabilitation Counseling Program can apply to receive a
portion of the grant funds to assist students with tuition and other financial obligations.
Master of Science in Education: School Counseling
Through these classes, you will develop the necessary counseling and interpersonal
skills needed to manage a school counseling program. You will also learn proactive
problem-solving skills and graduate with a comprehensive knowledge of academic, social,
psychological and behavioral aspects of a student's life.
Learn more about the field of counseling and our graduate programs.
What is the difference between an M.S., M.S. Ed. and Ed.S. in Counseling?
M.S.: Master of Science is the degree designation for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling
or Rehabilitation Programs (these programs are CACREP accredited)
M.Ed.: Master of Education is the degree designation for the School Counselor Program
(this program is CACREP accredited and regulated by the Alabama Department of Education).
Ed.S.: Education Specialist is a postgraduate degree in either School Counseling or
Counseling
How much does a counselor with a master's degree make?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statics, the average annual salary for someone
with a master's in counseling is $70,000. This can, however, vary greatly depending
on where you are located and your employment sector.
Which is the best degree for counseling?
That is entirely depending on the career path you choose. While any undergraduate
degree can lead to counseling-related jobs, professional counselors will need to complete
an undergraduate and a master's degree in counseling. TROY offers a variety of M.S.,
Ed. S., M.S. Ed., and certificate programs.
How can I become a school counselor?
The pathway to becoming a Professional School Counselor begins with a bachelor's degree.
A master's degree from a School Counseling program is then required. Completing the
School Counseling Masters typically includes the following: completion of course work,
graduate-level practicum and internship, passing required exams, and applying for
certifications and/or licensure.
How do I become a mental health counselor (LMHC & LPC)?
Complete a graduate degree in counseling.
Identify and complete the individual state requirements for licensure.
How do I become a substance abuse counselor?
Apply for and complete a graduate degree in a counseling specialty (clinical mental
health, rehabilitation, etc.)
Identify state requirements for certification as a substance abuse counselor (every
state is different).
There are 3 National Organizations that certify Addiction Counselors:,, and.
How long does it take to become a counselor?
Time to degree completion is dependent upon the student. However, full-time students
typically complete all degree requirements in 2 1/2 - 3 years.
What kind of license will I need to work as a counselor?
Licensure is governed by each individual state. Professional licensed counselors are
typically referred to as Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) or Licensed Mental
Health Counselors (LMHC)
Do I need both a master's and a specialized counseling certificate?
No, the certificate is a specialization in a specific area. However, having certifications
makes one more marketable.
Counseling Military, Vets and Families: Get the Skills You Need
When he was 19 years old, Dr. Tregon Fitch discovered that a minor hearing disability
would prevent him from following in his father's footsteps and joining the army.