M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
| Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| COUN 5300 | Behavioral Statistics | 3 |
| COUN 5301 | Research Methods | 3 |
| COUN 5304 | Human Development | 3 |
| COUN 5307 | Abnormal Behavior | 3 |
| COUN 5393 | Clinical Mental Health Practicum | 3 |
| COUN 5311 | Cultural, Minority and Gender Issues | 3 |
| COUN 5350 | Foundations of Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5351 | Career Counseling and Guidance | 3 |
| COUN 5353 | Personality and Counseling Theory Application | 3 |
| COUN 5354 | Group Procedure for Counselors | 3 |
| COUN 5356 | Introduction to Family Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5357 | Methods and Practices in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5358 | Counseling Perspective on Psychopathology | 3 |
| COUN 5381 | Assessment and Evaluation Fundamentals | 3 |
| COUN 5383 | Consultation and Supervision | 3 |
| COUN 5365 | Ethical Foundation of Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5363 | Substance Abuse | 3 |
| COUN 5386 | Clinical Mental Health Internship (1) | 3 |
| COUN 5386 | Clinical Mental Health Internship (2) | 3 |
| COUN 5090 | Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| Elective | ||
| Graduate-level elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 | |
Course Information and Schedule
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Program Entry Requirements
Students will be admitted into the M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling program by the faculty once the following application criteria are met:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Preferred minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Submission of GRE scores.
- Clinical/Work/Volunteer Experience: While specific experience is not required, previous related work experience may make the applicant more competitive.
- Completed Counseling and Psychology Department application.
- Timely submission of admission materials.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate competency in CACREP’s eight core areas of curricular experience.
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Practice foundational counseling techniques and micro-skills.
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Apply ethical standards and engage in ethical counseling in professional practice.
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Counsel diverse populations.
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Maintain a professional identity, as well as professionalism and fitness to practice as a professional counselor.
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Conduct research and statistical analysis.
Handbook
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