Curriculum (Plan of Study)
Plan of Study
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Core Courses (36 Credit Hours):
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RDCO 500 | Introduction to Professional Counseling | 3 Credit Hours |
| RDCO 502 | Professional Orientation & Ethics in Counseling | 3 Credit Hours |
| RDCO 510 | Theories and Process of Counseling | 3 Credit Hours |
| RDCO 511 | Social and Cultural Diversity in Counseling | 3 Credit Hours |
| RDCO 513 | Pre-Practicum and Techniques in Counseling | 3 Credit Hours |
| RDCO 514 | Psychopathology and Diagnosis (DSM-5) | 3 Credit Hours |
| RDCO 515 | Human Growth and Development | 3 Credit Hours |
| RDCO 520 | Group Counseling and Group Work | 3 Credit Hours |
| RDCO 525 | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counseling | 3 Credit Hours |
| RDCO 564 | Assessment and Testing | 3 Credit Hours |
| RDCO 565 | Research Methods, Statistics & Program Evaluation | 3 Credit Hours |
| RDCO 571 | Career Counseling, Job Development & Placement | 3 Credit Hours |
| RDCO 601 | Comprehensive (CPCE) | 0 Credit Hours |
Core Supervised Clinical Experiences(9 Credit Hours):
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RDCO 590 | Clinical Practicum (100 hours) | 3 Credit Hours |
| RDCO 591 | Clinical Internship I (300 hours) | 3 Credit Hours |
| RDCO 592 | Clinical Internship II (300 hours) | 3 Credit Hours |
| RDCO 593 | Clinical Internship II (600 hours) | 6 Credit Hours |
Specialization (15 Credit Hours):
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RDCO 517 | Bereavement Counseling | 3 Credit Hours |
| RDCO 518 | Crisis and Trauma | 3 Credit Hours |
| RDCO 519 | Family Therapy | 3 Credit Hours |
| RDCO 535 | Psychopharmacology | 3 Credit Hours |
| RDCO 540 | TeleMental Health Counseling | 3 Credit Hours |
Updated 12/2021