Counseling (043)
- Graduate
- Master of Arts in Education
- Education & Behavioral Science
- Counseling & Student Affairs
Overview
The MAE in Counseling has two concentrations and meets the educational requirements for licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in most states across the country. The Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredits both the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and the Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling concentrations in the Counseling master's degree program.
Concentration(s)
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)
- Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling (CMCF)
Program Admission
Information related to admissions processes, application requirements and associated deadlines are found on Department's website.
Program Requirements (60 hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CNS 552 | Testing and Assessment in Counseling | 3 |
| CNS 554 | Group Counseling 1 | 3 |
| CNS 555 | Social and Cultural Diversity in Counseling 1 | 3 |
| CNS 556 | Developmental Career Counseling | 3 |
| CNS 557 | Human and Family Development in Counseling | 3 |
| CNS 558 | Theories of Counseling 1 | 3 |
| CNS 559 | Techniques of Counseling 1 | 3 |
| CNS 560 | Professional Studies in Clinical, Family and School Counseling 1 | 3 |
| CNS 567 | Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment in Counseling | 3 |
| CNS 588 | Family Systems Counseling | 3 |
| CNS 591 | Clinical Mental Health/Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling Practicum 2 | 3 |
| CNS 592 | Crisis, Trauma and Violence Counseling | 3 |
| CNS 596 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling/Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling Internship 3 | 6 |
| CNS 598 | Research and Program Evaluation in Counseling | 3 |
| CNS 637 | Theories of Addiction | 3 |
| Select a Concentration | 12 | |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration (CMHC) | ||
Select 12 hours in consultation with program advisor | ||
| Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling Concentration (MCFC) | ||
CNS 583 | Couples Counseling | |
CNS 606 | Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling Practice and Process | |
Select 6 hours in consultation with program advisor | ||
CNS 611 | Advanced Play Therapy | |
CNS 647 | Addictions: Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning | |
CNS 613 | Sandtray Techniques in Counseling | |
CNS 667 | Counseling Substance and Process Addictions | |
CNS 568 | Counseling Children and Adolescents | |
CNS 569 | Play Therapy | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
- 1
A grade of B or better must be earned in CNS 554, CNS 555, CNS 558, CNS 559 and CNS 560 to be eligible for enrollment in Practicum (CNS 591).
- 2
A grade of B or better is required in CNS 591 in order to be eligible for Internship (CNS 596).
- 3
A grade of B or better is required in both sections of CNS 596 to meet graduation requirements.
- 4
Students must attend a Professional Practice Orientation, as well as meet various requirements in order to be eligible for enrollment in Practicum (CNS 591).
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All counseling students are expected to meet the Professional Performance Criteria (outlined in the Counseling Student Handbook) throughout their matriculation in the program.
All students must pass a final comprehensive examination. Comprehensive examinations are given in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students must meet the criteria established by the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences in order to be eligible to take the comprehensive examination. The comprehensive exam policy and application may be found at www.edu/csa/sc/comp_exam.