Counseling (M.A.)

Required Courses for the Counseling M.A. Degree

• COU 5010 - Theories and Practices of Counseling 3 Credits
• COU 5012 - Orientation to Counseling & Integration of Christian Worldview 3 Credits
• COU 5014 - Theories of Personality 3 Credits
• COU 5016 - Human Growth and Lifespan Development 3 Credits
• COU 5210 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling 3 Credits
• COU 5212 - Counseling Skills, Methods and Techniques 3 Credits
• COUZ 5212 - Counseling Skills, Methods and Techniques Residency 0 Credits
• COU 5214 - Assessment, Testing and Measurement in Counseling 3 Credits
• COU 5216 - Addictions and Substance Abuse 3 Credits
• COU 5220 - Counseling Research and Evaluation 3 Credits
• COU 6010 - Multicultural Counseling 3 Credits
• COU 6012 - Group Process and Treatment 3 Credits
• COU 6014 - Career Counseling and Lifestyle Development 3 Credits
• COU 6212 - Marriage and Family Therapy 3 Credits
• COU 6214 - Psychopathology 3 Credits
• COUZ 6214 - Psychopathology Residency 0 Credits
• COU 6216 - Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 3 Credits
• COU 6251 - Counseling Internship I 8 Credits
• COU 6252 - Counseling Internship II 1 Credits
• Electives 6 Credits (Choose from any COU elective*, INT 5512 , INT 5518 , INT 5520 , MBA 6222 , MIN 5215 , MIN 5218 , MIN 5512  or MIN 5881 )

Total - 60 Credits

*COU electives vary by semester. Students should consult an advisor about COU course options.

Students who desire to work in the mental health field and alcohol and drug counseling can add a 9 credit Alcohol and Drug Counseling Emphasis  to the degree. These credits will apply toward the COU electives.