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
Required Courses
Course NameCredits
CP 600 Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling3
CP 604 Theories of Counseling I3
CP 608 Mental Health Across the Lifespan Development3
CP 612 Ethical and Legal Issues and Considerations3
CP 614 Psychopathology and Diagnostic Assessment3
CP 630 Clinical Research, Evaluation, and Interpretation3
CP 650 Biology, Psychopharmacology, and Health Care Collaboration3
CP 654 Gender and Mental Health Disparities3
CP 692 Mental Health Leadership I3
CP 693 Mental Health Leadership II3
CP 694 Research Project3
CP 695 Master’s Thesis3
Total36
Elective Courses (choose four)
Course NameCredits
CP 605 Theories of Counseling II3
CP 610 Principles and Techniques of Counseling3
CP 620 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology and Therapies3
CP 625 Expressive Therapies and Complementary Treatments3
CP 632 Group Dynamics and Development3
CP 640 Clinical Assessment and Evaluation3
CP 642 Trauma Assessment and Treatment3
CP 644 Counseling LGBTQI+ Individuals3
CP 646 Counseling Families3
CP 655 Forensic Counseling3
CP 656 Treating Personality Disorders3
CP 660 Counseling Practicum3
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
Total12

Notes

  • Not all electives are offered every semester.