Academic Specialization Program

Dr. Chris Ballard, Program Coordinator

Mission

The Academic Specialization Program is designed for students who need an advanced degree to pursue further academic study or for professional development. This program does not lead to state licensure or certification.

Goal

Goal: The goal of the Academic Specialization 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.

Course Requirements

36 hours from any of the following courses

PSCO 6310Lifespan Development Seminar

3

PSCO 6320Theories of Counseling

3

PSCO 6312Group Processes

3

PSCO 6351Diversity Issues

3

PSCO 6345Research and Statistical Methods

3

PSCO 6315Advanced Psychopathology

3

PSCO 6316Applied Counseling Techniques

3

PSCO 6318Marriage & Family Therapy

3

PSCO 6354Human Sexuality

3

PSCO 6305Addictions Counseling and Psychopha

3

PSCO 6302Career Development & Info Sources

3

PSCO 6326Psychological Assessment

3

PSCO 6330Trauma and Crisis Counseling

3

PSCO 6394PrePracticum

3

PSCO 6353Supervision & Consultation

3

PSCO 6370Clinical Mental Health Counseling

3

MFCC 6301Marriage and Family Brief Ch Counsg

3

MFCC 6304A Christian Approach to Marriage Cg

3

MFCC 6393Adv Marriage & Family Techniques

3

Comprehensive Examination (0 hours)

PSCO 6090Comprehensive Examination

0

*The Comprehensive Exam will cover all courses taken by the student.