Counseling Program

The counseling program at the University of Montevallo offers three different tracks: clinical mental health, marriage and family, and school counseling.   All tracks in our Counseling Program are CACREP accredited.

The clinical mental health counseling track is designed to prepare counselors to work in such settings as mental health centers, substance abuse treatment programs, hospitals, agencies, and higher education settings. The coordinator of the community/clinical mental health counseling track is Dr. Stephanie Puleo at puleos@montevallo.edu

The marriage and family track provides students with a solid foundation in family systems theory, systems counseling techniques, and current societal trends, thereby preparing students for work with individuals, couples, and families. This track is a Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) approved program.  The coordinator of the marriage and family is Dr. Stephanie Puleo at puleos@montevallo.edu

The school counseling track is designed to prepare school counselors at the elementary and secondary levels. This program track has been approved by the state board of education for Alabama Class A Certificate in Counseling and Guidance. This track is a CACREP approved program. The coordinator of the school counseling is Dr. Charlotte Daughhetee at daughc@montevallo.edu

Successful completion of core courses in any of the three tracks meets academic requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential in Alabama. The marriage and family track also meets the academic requirements for a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).