Prerequisite Courses for All Counseling Programs
CourseCredits
Introduction to Psychology3
Human Development (child/adult or lifespan)3
Abnormal Psychology OR Psychopathology/Psychological Disorders3
Research Methods with Statistics or equivalent substitutions (per Program Director review)3
Total12

Equivalent courses and experience will be considered to fulfill prerequisite requirements.

Required Courses for MA in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Elective Courses (Choice of Four)

CourseCredits
CP 620 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology and Therapies3
CP 625 Expressive Therapies and Complementary Treatments3
CP 642 Trauma Assessment and Treatment3
CP 644 Counseling LGBTQI+ Individuals3
CP 646 Counseling Families3
CP 654 Gender and Mental Health Disparities3
CP 655 Forensic Counseling3
CP 656 Treating Personality Disorders3
CP 661 Counseling Practicum II3
CP 680 Advanced Practice for Addictions Professionals I3
CP 682 Advanced Practice for Addictions Professionals II3
CP 686 Addictions, Advocacy, and Social Justice3
CP 688 Behavioral and Process Addictions3
CP 692 Mental Health Leadership I3
CP 693 Mental Health Leadership II3
CP 694 Research Project3
CP 695 Master’s Thesis3
Total Credits (4 courses)12

Please note that not all electives are offered every semester.

Note: AK, AR, ME, MD, MN, MS, TX, VA, and WV residents must choose CP 646 Counseling Families as one of their electives. NY and OH residents must choose CP 654 Gender and Mental Health Disparities as one of their electives.

Please check state licensure requirements for specific guidelines. Our program does not meet licensure requirements in DE, IL, or UT.