College of Education - Counselor Education Department

**Counselor Education** **The Counselor Education Department, a unit within the College of Education at Portland State University, provides quality education to support the professional growth of educators, counselors, and human services professionals.** The Counselor Education Department programs offer a balance between academic excellence and direct clinical experience. The Counselor Education Department involves experts in academia and the community in all phases of the planning, development, and implementation of offerings in order to respond to community needs with innovative and effective strategies. Our Counselor Education masters programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Please visit the Counselor Education department's [program accreditation page](https://www.pdx.edu/education/coun/program-accreditation) to learn more about CACREP accreditation. We are conveniently located in downtown Portland, Oregon. Campus facilities provide a central site for those who work and live near the city. Programs are also offered throughout the metropolitan area and in select sites statewide. **Vision Statement** The Counseling Program seeks to transform the field of counseling by educating clinically skilled, culturally responsive, compassionate, and equity-minded counselors. Graduates are dedicated to anti-oppressive and ethical practice, mentorship, and collaboration to cultivate meaningful change in our communities. **Mission Statement** The Counseling Program is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and accessible learning environment rooted in anti-oppressive pedagogy and ethical practice through mentorship, collaboration, and community engagement. The Counseling Program prepares counselors to meet the evolving needs of diverse communities with empathy, flexibility, and cultural responsiveness. Through meaningful partnerships, responsive pedagogy, and equity-centered field experiences, the program empowers students to become transformative leaders and advocates for justice as counselors and community members.