Curriculum (Plan of Study)
Plan of Study
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Core Courses:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 500 | Introduction to Professional Counseling | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 501 | Theories of Counseling | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 502 | Ethics in Counseling | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 503 | Social and Cultural Diversity | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 504 | Career Counseling and Development | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 505 | Group Counseling | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 506 | Behavioral Research Methodology | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 507 | Analysis of the Individual | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 508 | Substance Abuse Counseling | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 509 | Pre-Practicum in Counseling | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 510 | Human Growth and Development | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 511 | Developmental Psychopathology | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 513 | Clinical Psychodiagnostic Assessment | 3 Credit Hours |
Core Supervised Clinical Experiences 3 Credit Hours of Practicum and 6 Credit Hours of Internship Required
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 512 | Practicum in Counseling (100 hours) | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 514 | Internship in Counseling I (300 hours) | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 515 | Internship in Counseling II (300 hours) | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 516 |
Internship in Counseling III (600 hours) |
6 Credit Hours |
Electives: 12 Credit Hours Required
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 517 | Bereavement Counseling | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 518 | Personality Theories | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 519 | Family Therapy | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 520 | Crisis and Trauma | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 521 | Dynamics of Play Therapy | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 522 | Theories and Practice of Play Therapy | 3 Credit Hours |
| COUN 523 | Tools and Techniques of Play Therapy | 3 Credit Hours |
Departmental Comprehensive: Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE)
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 601 |
Departmental Comprehensive After successfully fulfilling the required course hours according to the official plan of study, all Master’s degree candidates must register and pass the department’s comprehensive exam prior to enrollment in Internship in Counseling (COUN 514/515 or COUN 516). The Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE) will serve as the Departmental Comprehensive examination for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. |
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Updated 8/22/2019