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

Dr. Harris Ty Leonard, Program Coordinator

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 6308	Professional Orientation & Ethics	3
CNSL 6310	Lifespan Development Seminar	3
CNSL 6312	Group Processes	3
CNSL 6315	Abnormal Human Behavior	3
CNSL 6316	Applied Counseling Techniques in Individual & Family Counseling	3
CNSL 6320	Theories of Counseling	3
CNSL 6326	Counseling Assessment for Individuals & Families	3
CNSL 6345	Research and Statistical Methods	3
CNSL 6351	Diversity Issues	3
CNSL 6392	Working with Family Issues	3

Electives (3 hours)

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 6330	Trauma and Crisis Counseling with Individuals and Families	3
CNSL 6352	Advanced Group Therapy	3
CNSL 6353	Consultation, Prevention, & Supervision	3
CNSL 6354	Human Sexuality	3
CNSL 6391	Seminar	3
CNSL 6394	Pre-Practicum	3

 

Comprehensive Examination (0 hours)

CNSL 6090

Comprehensive 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.