Master of Arts in Education/Community Counseling

Preparing students to work in various mental health settings, this program includes an internship at a mental health counseling agency, e.g., youth service bureaus, mental health centers and correctional facilities. Students preparing for post-secondary setting may take appropriate electives and complete an internship in a post-secondary setting.

Degree Requirements:

I. Basic College of Education Requirements

6 credits, including:

EDUC 500 - Introduction to Educational Research
EDUC 520 - Social Justice in Professional Practice

II. Counseling Requirements

26 credits, including:

COUN 507 - Counseling Across the Lifespan
COUN 510 - Fundamental Counseling Skills
COUN 511 - Counseling Theories
COUN 512 - Lifespan Career Development
COUN 517 - Group Counseling Theories and Practice
COUN 527 - Counseling Tests and Measurements
COUN 551 - Counseling Lab
COUN 560 - Family Systems

III. Community Counseling Requirements

34 credits, including:

COUN 513 - Counseling Diverse Populations
COUN 519 - Addictions Counseling
COUN 536 - Law and Ethics for Community Counselors
COUN 540 - Diagnosis and Assessment
COUN 558 - Introduction to Community Counseling
COUN 559 - Consultation and Supervision
COUN 564 - Community Counseling Practicum
COUN 565 - Community Counseling Internship I
COUN 566 - Community Counseling Internship and Graduate Project II
COUN 567 - Community Counseling Internship and Graduate Project III

IV. Other Requirements

Electives (6)