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Master of Arts (M.A.) - Academic Specialization in Counseling

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 33 Credits

Core Courses (30 credits)

CNSL 6308Professional Orientation & Ethics

3
CNSL 6310Lifespan Development Seminar

3
CNSL 6312Group Processes

3
CNSL 6315Abnormal Human Behavior

3
CNSL 6316Applied Counseling Techniques in Individual & Family Counseling

3
CNSL 6320Theories of Counseling

3
CNSL 6326Counseling Assessment for Individuals & Families

3
CNSL 6345Research and Statistical Methods

3
CNSL 6351Diversity Issues

3
CNSL 6392Working with Family Issues

3

Electives (3 hours)

CNSL 6302Career Development and Information Sources

3
CNSL 6304Couples Counseling

3
CNSL 6305Addictions Counseling and Psychopharmacology

3
CNSL 6306Counseling Children & Adolescents

3
CNSL 6330Trauma and Crisis Counseling with Individuals and Families

3
CNSL 6352Advanced Group Therapy

3
CNSL 6353Consultation, Prevention, & Supervision

3
CNSL 6354Human Sexuality

3
CNSL 6391Seminar

3
CNSL 6394Pre-Practicum

3
 

Comprehensive Examination (0 hours)

CNSL 6090Comprehensive Examination

0

The Academic Specialization in 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.