Counselor Education - Master of Arts (M.A.) - Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Counselor Education - Mental Health Counseling
Phyllis J. Washington College of Education
Degree Specific Credits: 60
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Catalog Year: 2022-23
Notes/Description
The Department of Counseling does not require specific undergraduate degree for admission. However, the following undergraduate prerequisites are required and must be complete prior to enrollment or during the first year of graduate study. These can be completed “credit/no credit.”
Developmental psychology or equivalent
Abnormal psychology
Basic statistics and/or educational measurement
Summary
Required Core Courses | 42 | |
Mental Health Counseling Track Required Courses | 12 | |
Approved Electives | 6 | |
Total Hours | 60 | |
Required Core Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
COUN 510 | Introduction to Counseling | 1 |
COUN 511 | Theories and Techniques of Counseling | 3 |
COUN 512 | Counseling Fundamentals | 3 |
COUN 520 | Group Counseling & Guidance | 3 |
COUN 530 | Applied Counseling Skills (Practicum) | 3 |
COUN 540 | Individual Appraisal | 3 |
COUN 545 | Counseling Research & Progress Evaluation | 3 |
COUN 550 | Introduction to Family Counseling | 3 |
COUN 555 | Risk & Resiliency | 3 |
COUN 560 | Lifespan Developmental Counseling | 3 |
COUN 570 | Career Counseling Theory & Tech | 3 |
COUN 575 | Multicultural Counseling | 3 |
*COUN 595 | SpTp: Addictions Counseling | 3 |
*Or similar course from another department with advisor approval. | ||
COUN 589 | Comprehensive Project | 1 |
COUN 595 | SpTp: Psychopharmacology | 1 |
COUN 610 | Professional Ethics and Orientation | 3 |
Total Hours | 42 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Mental Health Counseling Track Required Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
COUN 585 | Counseling Methods: Agency (Internship) | 6 |
COUN 615 | Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling | 3 |
COUN 625 | Intro to Mental Health Systems | 3 |
**Electives | 6 | |
**6 credits of graduate level electives are required. When applicable to our course load, the Department will offer Counseling Electives focused on a particular area of study. Students intending to pursue LAC or LMFT must take COUN 580 and/or COUN 550, respectively, before enrolling in advanced elective courses. Students may also consult with their faculty advisor for additional graduate course offering appropriate to their major. Students may wish to complete additional internship credits as part of their elective requirement. Please work with your advisor. | ||
Total Hours | 18 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C