M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Holistic Studies Specialization 60 credits
This specialization is designed for students who view psychology from a holistic perspective and who wish to apply holistic principles to careers in counseling. Students are taught traditional psychological theory and intervention skills while integrating this knowledge with holistic theory, holistic intervention strategies, and personal explorations of the integration of mind, body, and spirit. Students are exposed to current developments in health psychology, transpersonal psychology, and spiritual traditions and practices. 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.
- 700 hours of field experience are required with an optional additional 600 hours of a second-year of field work available to students who seek further training in the field.
For the university's transfer credit policy for this and other programs, see the Transfer of Credits page.
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 6205 | Assessments for Counseling and Psychology: Adults | 3 |
| | OR | |
| 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 |
Required Specialization Courses
| GCOUN 6044 | Spirituality: Resource for Psychological & Social Well-Being | 3 |
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| GCOUN 6305 | Counseling and Spirituality | 3 |
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| GCOUN 6300 | Theories of Holistic Counseling and Psychotherapy I | 3 |
| GCOUN 6301 | Theories of Holistic Counseling and Psychotherapy II* | 3 |
| GCOUN 6303 | Psychology of Illness and Wellness | 3 |
Field Experience Courses
| GCOUN 7710 | Clinical Practice and Supervision I: Clinical Setting** | 3 |
| GCOUN 7711 | Clinical Practice and Supervision II: Clinical Setting** | 3 |
Electives (3-9 credits)
For students who choose to complete one internship, they will have 9 remaining elective credits. For students who choose to complete two internships, they will take the second set of supervision courses and have 3 remaining elective credits.