Jun 30, 2025

2025 - 2026 Graduate Bulletin

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2025 - 2026 Graduate Bulletin

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Total Requirement - 64 hours

Counseling Foundation (18 hours)

EDUC 503 - Introduction to the Profession Credit Hours: 2
EDUC 523 - Theories and Techniques of Individual Counseling Credit Hours: 4
EDUC 533 - Theories and Techniques of Group Counseling Credit Hours: 4
EDUC 553 - Counseling Diverse Populations Credit Hours: 4
EDUC 564 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling Credit Hours: 4

Human Development (4 hours)

EDUC 519 - Human Development and Lifespan Counseling Credit Hours: 4

Professional Counseling (10 hours)

EDUC 584 - Diagnosis of Mental & Emotional Disorders Credit Hours: 4
EDUC 644 - Clinical Assessment and Evaluation Credit Hours: 2
EDUC 684 - Theories of Counseling Supervision Credit Hours: 2
EDUC 694 - Trauma and Crisis Counseling Credit Hours: 2

Counseling Populations (8 hours)

EDUC 543 - Counseling Children and Adolescents Credit Hours: 2
EDUC 544 - Substance Abuse and Addictions Counseling Credit Hours: 2
EDUC 554 - Family Systems and Couple Counseling Credit Hours: 2
EDUC 573 - Career Counseling Credit Hours: 2

Advanced Counseling (12 hours)

EDUC 517 - Research Statistics and Methodology Credit Hours: 4
EDUC 527 - Comprehensive Professional Research Credit Hours: 2
EDUC 574 - Advanced Techniques in Individual and Group Counseling Credit Hours: 2
EDUC 654 - Wellness and Prevention Counseling Credit Hours: 2
EDUC 664 - Advanced Assessment Credit Hours: 2

Clinical Field Experience (12 hours)

EDUC 594 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum Credit Hours: 4
EDUC 604 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship Credit Hours: 4 (8 credits required)