Counseling, M.A.: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Option
Program Description
The Master of Arts in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Option is CACREP accredited (Union and Ocean campuses). It provides education and training in professional counseling for work in a variety of settings including agencies, community organizations, mental health centers, hospitals, and private centers. The program provides comprehensive training involving the knowledge and skills required to work effectively as a professional counselor. Graduates will be immediately eligible to apply for the Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) credential and take the National Counselor Examination (NCE), if they have not already done so. Students will be able to work in community organizations, counseling and mental health centers, hospitals, private for profit centers and counseling practices while working under supervision to complete the remaining portion of the 4,500 supervised clinical hours.
Degree Requirements
- 60 credits
- All students conditionally admitted; following successful completion of core courses, faculty meet to assess whether the student will advance to full admission.
- Practicum and 2 internships
- CPCE (comprehensive examination)
Degree Requirements
Core Courses 9
(Students must be fully admitted following completion of the three core courses)
Required Courses 24
| CED 5915 | MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING | 3 |
| CED 5925 | COUNSELING IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| CED 5945 | COUNSELING CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS | 3 |
| CED 5050 | APPRAISAL AND ASSESSMENT IN COUNSELING | 3 |
| CED 5952 | THEORIES OF COUNSELING | 3 |
| CED 5963 | THEORY AND PRACTICE OF GROUP COUNSELING | 3 |
| CED 5975 | CAREER COUNSELING AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| CED 5997 | RESEARCH METHODS IN COUNSELING | 3 |
Specialized Courses 18
Practicum and Internship 9
Total Credit Hours: 60