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The Curriculum

Our program is a 60 credit hour, master of science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. It is oriented to allow graduates to apply for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or similarly named license in another state. The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and has 4 areas of study: 

  • 27 credits of Foundations of Professional Counseling
  • 15 credits of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Courses 
  • 9 credits of Clinical Experience (including a 3 credit hour practicum and 6 credit hour internship) 
  • 9 credits of Electives for Specialization

Each student will meet with department faculty to develop a unique course schedule that fits their needs.

See the course sequencing options for the program.

Courses in the Program

Foundations of Professional Counseling

COUN 501 Counseling and Interviewing Skills 
COUN 502 Counseling Theories 
COUN 503 Group Process and Practice 
COUN 504 Appraisal Techniques 
COUN 505 Research Methods 
COUN 506 Diversity and Social Justice 
COUN 507 Career and Lifestyle Development 
COUN 508 Lifespan Development 
COUN 509-C Professional Issues in CMHC 

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Courses

COUN 540 Family Counseling and Therapy 
COUN 560 Addictive Behaviors 
COUN 563 Crisis Intervention 
COUN 549 Assessment and Diagnosis 
COUN 577 Evidence Based Practice 

Electives

Three electives are required from other courses with a COUN prefix. 

Clinical Experience

COUN 590 Practicum: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (3 credit hours) 
COUN 595 Internship: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (6 credit hours)* 

*Note: Students are required to take 6 credits of internship.  These credits can be taken over one or two semesters to complete internship requirements. If taking internship over two semesters (recommended), then students will register for internship twice for 3 credits each time. If taking internship over one semester, then students will register for internship once for 6 credits. 
 
 
 

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