Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Students in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling1 Master of Arts program must complete a minimum of 60 credits including the following coursework. Candidates are expected to maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Following are the courses on the degree plan.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 5350 | Introduction to Substance and Process Addictions 1 | 3 |
| COUN 5432 | Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling 1 | 3 |
| COUN 5433 | Multicultural Issues in Counseling 1 | 3 |
| COUN 5447 | Lifespan Development for Professional Counseling 1 | 3 |
| COUN 5457 | Career Development: Theory and Practice 1 | 3 |
| COUN 5468 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling 1 | 3 |
| COUN 5501 | Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 1 | 3 |
| COUN 5553 | Counseling Relationships and Skills 2 | 3 |
| COUN 6250 | Diagnosis and Treatment Across the Lifespan 1 | 3 |
| COUN 6455 | Group Work: Theory and Practice 2 | 3 |
| COUN 6467 | Assessment in Counseling 1 | 3 |
| COUN 6515 | Trauma and Crisis Intervention 1 | 3 |
| COUN 6553 | Advanced Skills and Techniques in Counseling 2 | 3 |
| COUN 6568 | Research Methodology 1 | 3 |
| COUN 6950 | Counseling Practicum 2 | 3 |
| COUN 6981 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship I 2 | 3 |
| COUN 6982 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship II 2 | 3 |
| COUN Elective Credits 3 | 9 | |
| COUN 6999C | Comprehensive Exam in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 4 | 0 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
Grades of B- or better is required
- 2
Grade of B or better is required
- 3
You may choose electives based on your interest and availability but within counseling or a related field.
- 4
May be taken during the last semester of study or one semester prior. Note: Registration is required to sit for the exam. A grade of 70% or better is required for passing.
Concentration in Queer and Trans Mental Health
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MFTH 5470 | Queer and Trans Mental Health | 3 |
| MFTH 5480 | Transgender and Gender Expansive Affirming Care | 1.5 |
| MFTH 5481 | Conversations with Queer and Trans Youth | 1.5 |
| MFTH 5999G | Queer and Trans Mental Health Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |