M.A. in Counseling

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This degree is offered through the Graduate School of Counseling. Click here to determine if the Counseling M.A. degree meets the requirements for licensure in your state.

Required Courses for the M.A. in Counseling Degree

COU 5008 - Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Integration of Christian Worldview 3 Credits
COU 5010 - Theories and Practices of Counseling 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 in Helping Relationships 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 6260 - Counseling Practicum 3 Credits
COU 6261 - Counseling Internship I 3 Credits
COU 6262 - Counseling Internship II 3 Credits
Electives 9 Credits (Choose from any COU elective*, CST 5223 , INT 5518 , INT 5520 , INT 5532 , MBA 6222 , MIN 5215 , MIN 5218 , MIN 5505 , MIN 5506 , MIN 5507 , MIN 5508 , 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 their electives.