M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 60 credits
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is intended for individuals who wish to have the most comprehensive training available at the Master's level to prepare for mental health counseling practice.
The program is appropriate for students with limited prior clinical experience and/or for those students for whom a Master's degree is likely to be the final educational experience. Graduates will meet the educational requirements for Master's-level counseling licensure in most states.
- This program can be completed in three academic years of full-time study.
- 1,300 hours of field experience are required.
Program of Study
Required Core Courses
| GCOUN 6007 | Psychopathology* | 3 |
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| GCOUN 6102 | Child and Adolescent Psychopathology* | 3 |
| GCOUN 6015 | Group Dynamics for Counselors and Consultants | 3 |
| GCOUN 6026 | Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan* | 3 |
| GCOUN 6027 | Clinical Skills and the Counseling Process* | 3 |
| GCOUN 6029 | Vocational Development and Career Counseling | 3 |
| GCOUN 6030 | Psychology of Culture and Identity: Power, Privilege and Oppression* | 3 |
| GCOUN 6101 | Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| GCOUN 6200 | Orientation to Professional Counseling and Psychology* | 2 |
| GCOUN 6201 | Issues and Standards in Professional Counseling* | 3 |
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| GCOUN 6202 | Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy* | 3 |
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| GCOUN 6300 | Theories of Holistic Counseling and Psychotherapy I | 3 |
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| GCOUN 6301 | Theories of Holistic Counseling and Psychotherapy II* | 3 |
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| GCOUN 6205 | Assessments for Counseling and Psychology: Adults | 3 |
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| GCOUN 6255 | Assessments for Counseling and Psychology: Children and Adolescents | 3 |
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| GCOUN 6211 | Professional Integrative Seminar | 1 |
| GCOUN 7100 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 |
GPSYC 6301: satisfies 3 credits of elective
Field Experience Courses
| GCOUN 7710 | Clinical Practice and Supervision I: Clinical Setting** | 3 |
| GCOUN 7711 | Clinical Practice and Supervision II: Clinical Setting** | 3 |
| GCOUN 7714 | Clinical Practice and Supervision III: Clinical Setting** | 3 |
| GCOUN 7715 | Clinical Practice and Supervision IV: Clinical Setting** | 3 |
Electives (12 credits)
Students select electives in consultation with their faculty advisor.