Master of Arts (M.A.) - Non-Clinical Professional Studies
Mission
The Academic Specialization in Counseling is designed for students who need an advanced degree to pursue further academic study or to enhance professional development.
Goal
The goal of the Academic Specialization in Counseling track is to give students who wish 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 meet the educational qualifications for state or national professional licensure or certification in counseling.
Course Requirements 30 Credits
Core Courses (27 credits)
Electives (3 hours)
| CNSL 6301 | Brief Counseling Interventions with Individuals & Families | 3 |
| CNSL 6302 | Career Development and Information Sources | 3 |
| CNSL 6304 | Couples Counseling | 3 |
| CNSL 6305 | Addictions Counseling and Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| CNSL 6306 | Counseling Children & Adolescents | 3 |
| CNSL 6327 | Marriage and Family Assessment & Treatment | 3 |
| CNSL 6330 | Trauma and Crisis Counseling with Individuals and Families | 3 |
| CNSL 6345 | Research and Statistical Methods | 3 |
| CNSL 6352 | Advanced Group Therapy | 3 |
| CNSL 6353 | Consultation, Prevention, & Supervision | 3 |
| CNSL 6354 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| CNSL 6391 | Seminar | 3 |
Comprehensive Examination (0 hours)
The Non-Clinical Professional Studies Comprehensive Examination consists of an oral presentation to a selected group of faculty members. The policies and procedures for the administration and scoring of the comprehensive examination for each specialization are available through the Director of the Master of Arts in Counseling Program.