Master of Arts (M.A.) - Non-Clinical Professional Studies Program
Dr. Rochelle Cade, Program Coordinator
Mission
The Non-Clinical Professional Studies Program is designed for students who need an advanced degree to pursue further academic study or to enhance professional development.
NCPS Goal
NCPS Goal: The goal of the Non-Clinical Professional Studies Program is to give students who do not desire to become licensed an opportunity to pursue graduate study for the purpose of furthering their knowledge and skills needed for professional development and career advancement.
This is not a clinical degree and does not lead to state licensure or certification.
Course Requirements 36 Credits
Core Courses (15 credits)
Electives (21 hours)
| CNSL 6305 | Addictions Counseling and Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| CNSL 6306 | Counseling Children & Adolescents | 3 |
| CNSL 6308 | Professional Orientation & Ethics | 3 |
| CNSL 6312 | Group Processes | 3 |
| CNSL 6316 | Applied Counseling Techniques in Individual & Family Counseling | 3 |
| CNSL 6318 | Marriage and Family Theories in Counseling | 3 |
| CNSL 6353 | Consultation, Prevention, & Supervision | 3 |
Students in this degree track may select Outside Electives (up to 9 credits may be gained from other graduate disciplines such as business or education with the approval of the student’s advisor and/or Graduate Program Director).
Comprehensive Examination (0 hours)
NCPS 6090 Comprehensive Examination
The Non-Clinical Professional Studies Comprehensive Examination consists of 180 multiple-choice questions that have been developed and submitted by faculty members within the Graduate Counseling Program and faculty members other UMHB disciplines (to cover coursework taken by the student as part of his/her degree). The policies and procedures for the administration and scoring of the comprehensive examination for each specialization are available through the Director of the Graduate Counseling Program.