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Master of Arts in Counseling
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Master of Arts in Counseling program is to prepare students to serve as professional counselors in a variety of areas of mental health. This degree provides the academic and practical requirement to prepare for state licensure.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completing this degree, students will be able to:
- Understand and demonstrate a variety of theories of counseling and apply the knowledge in the therapeutic environment.
- Understand and develop personal identities, professional issues, and ethics as a counselor.
- Apply a personal therapeutic approach in the context of the counseling environment to help people resolve behavioral, relational, and spiritual issues and problems.
Core Courses
15 Credit Hours
| CO 501 Survey of Counseling |
3 |
| CO 503 Psychopathology |
3 |
| CO 505 Counseling and Personality Psychology |
3 |
| CO 512 Biblical Counseling |
3 |
| CO 523 Marriages and Family Counseling I |
3 |
| CO 526 Counselor Professional Identity, Function, and Ethics |
3 |
| CO 527 Group Counseling |
3 |
| CO 528 Cross Cultural Counseling |
3 |
Emphasis Courses
15 Credit Hours
| Christian Counseling |
|
| CO 511 Survey Christian Counseling |
3 |
| CO 512 Biblical Counseling |
3 |
| CO 513 Biblical Ethics |
3 |
| CO 514 Ministry Counseling |
3 |
| CO 515 Christian Family Counseling |
3 |
| CO 516 Spiritual Counseling |
3 |
| Counseling and Coaching |
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| CO 601 Foundations of Counseling and Coaching |
3 |
| CO 602 Counseling Theories and Techniques |
3 |
| CO 603 Coaching for Personal and Professional Development |
3 |
| CO 604 Integrative Approaches in Counseling and Coaching |
3 |
| CO 605 Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling and Coaching |
3 |
| CO 606 Life Design and Career Coaching |
3 |
| CO 607 Group Counseling and Coaching Dynamics |
3 |
| Geriatric Counseling |
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| GC 581 Gerontology |
3 |
| GC 582 Theory of Elderly Counseling |
3 |
| GC 583 Emotional Problems and Mental Health Counseling of the Elderly |
3 |
| GC 584 Family and Elderly Counseling |
3 |
| GC 585 Counseling on Sexual Problems in the Elderly |
3 |
| GC 586 Health Consultation for the Elderly |
3 |
| GC 587 Senior Social Welfare Counseling |
3 |
| GC 589 Elderly Counseling Practice |
3 |
| GC 590 Geriatric Rehabilitation Counseling |
3 |
| Marriage and Family Counseling |
|
| CO 611 Family Systems and Theory |
3 |
| CO 612 Couple Interaction and Counseling |
3 |
| CO 613 Crisis Counseling |
3 |
| CO 614 Human Sexuality and Counseling |
3 |
| CO 630 Addiction and Substance Abuse |
3 |
| Mental Health Counseling |
|
| CO 621 Therapy with Children and Adolescents |
3 |
| CO 630 Addiction and Substance Abuse |
3 |
| CO 647 Child Psychological Assessment |
3 |
| CO 648 Foundation of Mental Health Counseling |
3 |
| CO 649 Neuroscience for Mental Health Professionals |
3 |
| CO 650 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy |
3 |
Free Electives
9 Credit Hours
Internship Courses
6 Credit Hours
| CO 625 Counseling Internship I |
3 |
| CO 626 Counseling Internship II |
3 |
Capstone Course
3 Credit Hours
| CO 504 Research and Statistics ** |
3 |
| CO 627 Counseling Practicum ** |
3 |
| CO 628 Counseling Internship III ** |
3 |
| ** required for licensure |
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