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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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