Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts (M.A.)

The Two-Year Sequence

Semester I

Course NumberTitleCredits
PSY V2000Developmental Psychology I

3

PSY V6532Theories and Techniques of Counseling

3

PSY V5500Psychopathology I

3

PSY V6584Professional Orientation and Ethics

2

PSY V6540Trauma and Resilience

3

Semester II

Course NumberTitleCredits
PSY V6556Group Dynamics and Group Counseling

3

PSY V6587Clinical Instruction

3

PSY V6575Assessment and Appraisal of Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups

3

PSY V7000Drug and Alcohol Abuse: Diagnosis and Treatment

3

PSY V6597Foundations of Mental Health Counseling and Consultation

3

Semester III

Course NumberTitleCredits
PSY V6560Multicultural Issues in Counseling

3

PSY V6563Research and Program Evaluation

3

PSY V6582Counseling Adolescents

3

PSY V6589Practicum in Counseling I

3

PSY V6593Family and Couples Counseling

3

Semester IV

Course NumberTitleCredits
PSY V6564Psychoeducational and Community Interventions

3

PSY V6590Practicum in Counseling II

3

PSY V6591Lifestyle and Career Development

3

PSY V6594Family and Couples Counseling II

3

Elective

3

Total Credit Hours: 60

Students are required to complete three credits of elective courses in addition to the 57 required credits. The electives must be approved by the Program Director.