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 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 6261 - Counseling Internship I 3 Credits
• COU 6262 - Counseling Internship II 3 Credits
• Electives 12 Credits (Choose from any COU elective*, CST 5223 , INT 5518 , INT 5520 , INT 5532 , MBA 6222 , MIN 5215 , MIN 5218 , MIN 5512 , MIN 5881 , MIN 5882  or MIN 6211 )

Total - 60 Credits

*COU electives vary by semester. Students should consult an advisor about when the COU elective course options will be offered.

Students with an Alcohol and Drug Counseling Emphasis  will take 9 credits of ADC-specific coursework as part of their 12 credits of electives.