Counseling
Degree: M.A.
Coordinator:
and Child Development (CSPC)
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN COUNSELING
The M.A. program in Counseling is accredited by the Council for
Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) in both
school counseling and community counseling. Both specializations qualify
graduates for certification as practicing counselors in
Program Objectives. As prospective
professional counselors, graduates of the program are prepared to: counsel
clients, both individually and in groups, on educational, career, life
planning, social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and organizational concerns;
provide information to clients for educational, social, career, and/or life
planning; consult with other professionals concerning client needs; and conduct
needs assessments, evaluations, and other activities for program design.
Additional Admission Requirements. In
addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, the
criteria for admission to the M.A. program in Counseling include an applicant’s
potential success in forming effective interpersonal relationships in
individual and small-group contexts; aptitude for graduate-level study;
vocational goals and objectives; openness to self-examination; and potential
for personal and professional self-development. Admission decisions are based
on applicants’ individual profiles and made by a committee of program faculty.
Applicants with the highest profile rankings are invited to campus for a
day-long interview process; the number invited is determined by the number of
anticipated openings in the program. Students are admitted to the program in
the spring of each year, and they are expected to begin their studies the
following fall. The application deadline for each year’s admissions process is
January 15.
Degree Requirements: The M.A. program in Counseling requires a total of 60 hours of core courses for all students and specialization courses for students in either school counseling or community counseling. Both specializations include a series of required courses, clinical experience courses, cognate courses, and elective courses.
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Core Courses for All Students (33 hours) |
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EDUC 6100 |
Theories of Human Development and Learning (3G) |
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RSCH 6109 |
Assessment and Evaluation Methods (3G) |
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CSLG 6100 |
Counseling Theory (3G) |
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CSLG 6101 |
Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling (3G) |
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CSLG 6109 |
Research in Counseling (3G) |
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CSLG 6110 |
Counseling Techniques (3G) |
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CSLG 6111 |
Advanced Counseling Techniques (3G) |
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CSLG 6120 |
Group Counseling (3G) |
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CSLG 6121 |
The Leadership and Design of Structured Groups (3G) |
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CSLG 6145 |
Multicultural Counseling (3G) |
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CSLG 6150 |
Career and Lifestyle Development (3G) |
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School Counseling Specialization Courses (27 hours) |
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Required Course (3 hours) |
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CSLG 7140 |
Elementary School Counseling and Guidance (3G) OR |
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CSLG 7141 |
The Secondary School Counselor (3G) |
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Clinical Experience Courses (9 hours) |
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Two of the three courses must be in a school setting: |
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CSLG 7430 |
Practicum in Counseling and Guidance (3G) |
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CSLG 7435 |
Internship (3G) |
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CSLG 7436 |
Advanced Internship (3G) |
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Cognate Courses (9 hours) |
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Three courses selected from the following: |
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ADMN 6105 |
Legal Aspects of Schooling (3G) |
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ADMN 6107 |
School Law for Counselors and Related Professionals (3G) |
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SOCY 4631 |
Seminar in Family Violence (3G) |
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SOCY 4632 |
Changing American Family (3G) |
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SPED 6100 |
Introduction to Special Education (3G) |
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SPED 6112 |
Learning Disabilities (3G) |
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CJUS 6160 |
Juvenile Justice Systems (3G) |
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Elective Courses (6 hours): These courses must be approved by the student’s adviser. |
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Community Counseling Specialization Courses (27 hours) |
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Required Courses (6 hours) |
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CSLG 7170 |
Community Counseling and Management (3G) |
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PSYC 6153 |
Classification of Psychological Dysfunctions (3G) |
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Clinical Experience Courses (9 hours) |
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Two of the three courses must be in a community setting: |
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CSLG 7430 |
Practicum in Counseling and Guidance (3G) |
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CSLG 7435 |
Internship (3G) |
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CSLG 7436 |
Advanced Internship (3G) |
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Cognate Courses (6 hours) |
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Two courses selected from the following: |
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CSLG 5100 |
Counseling Needs of Women (3G) |
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CSLG 6000A |
Counseling Persons with HIV (3G) |
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CSLG 6000C |
Crisis Intervention (3G) |
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CSLG 6000X |
Substance Abuse Counseling (3G) |
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CSLG 6000Y |
Group Counseling - Addictive Behavior (3G) |
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CSLG 6200 |
Introduction to Theories of Family Counseling (3G) |
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SOCY 4110 |
Sociology of Aging (3G) |
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SOCY 4130 |
Sociology of Health and Illness (3G) |
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SOCY 4163 |
Sociology of Sex Roles (3G) |
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SOCY 4172 |
Sociology of Deviant Behavior (3G) |
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SOCY 4632 |
Changing American Family (3G) |
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CJUS 6100 |
The Criminal Justice System (3G) |
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Elective Courses (6 hours) These courses must be approved by the student’s adviser. |
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Admission to Candidacy. In addition to meeting Graduate School
academic regulations, counseling students should submit a completed Application
for Admission to Candidacy when they submit their application for the program’s
capstone experience to the Department of Counseling, Special Education, and
Child Development.
Capstone Experience. Students must successfully complete either a written comprehensive examination or a master’s project near the end of their program of study. Students are expected to consult with their advisers during the first 24 hours of course work concerning procedures and preparation for this capstone experience.
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