Master of Science in Counselor Education with Advanced Studies
The MS in Counselor Education with Advanced Studies is designed to prepare students for careers as clinical mental health counselors or marriage, couple and family counselors working in a variety of community, public, and private settings focused on mental health and wellness. In addition, students gain advanced study in topics such as play therapy and spirituality in counseling. Upon completion of the degree, students are eligible to apply as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern or Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Intern leading to state licensure in the respective specialty.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| COUN 501 | Evaluation and Assessment | 3 |
| COUN 502 | Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues | 3 |
| COUN 503 | Human Relations Methods and Skills | 3 |
| COUN 504 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 505 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 506 | Human Development | 3 |
| COUN 507 | Career Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 508 | Family Systems | 3 |
| COUN 509 | Individual, Marital, and Family Psychopathology and Psychotherapy | 3 |
| COUN 513 | Multicultural Counseling and Psychosocial Therapy | 3 |
| COUN 514 | Sexuality Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 515 | Statistical Analysis and Research Design | 3 |
| COUN 516 | Addictions Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 521 | Counseling Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| COUN 525 | Advanced Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy, Techniques and Treatment Planning | 3 |
| Specialization Requirements | ||
| Choose one of the following two-course specializations: | 6 | |
Clinical Mental Health Counseling | ||
| Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling | ||
| Counseling in a Community Setting | ||
Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling | ||
| Marriage and Relationship Counseling | ||
| Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling Seminar | ||
| Advanced Studies Requirements | ||
| Choose 2 to 5 electives from the list below for advanced studies: 1 | 6 to 15 | |
| Marriage and Relationship Counseling | ||
| Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling Seminar | ||
| Understanding Religious and Spiritual Themes in Counseling | ||
| Internship in Counseling | ||
| Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling | ||
| Counseling in a Community Setting | ||
| Play Therapy Theories and Practices | ||
| Play Therapy and Creativity with Families and Special Populations | ||
| Utilizing Expressive Arts in Counseling | ||
| Clinical Requirements | ||
| COUN 517 | Practicum in Counselor Education | 3 |
| COUN 518 | Internship I in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 519 | Internship II in Counseling | 3 |
| Total Credits | 66-75 | |
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Students may choose to take the unchosen Specialization Track courses as electives in this category.