M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
College of Education and Social Work
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Common Courses | ||
| EDC 506 | Counseling Research Methods and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| EDC 520 | Social and Cultural Considerations in Counseling | 3 |
| EDC 521 | Human Development Through the Lifespan | 3 |
| EDC 552 | Trauma Counseling and Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| EDC 560 | Diagnosis and Appraisal I | 3 |
| EDC 570 | Fundamentals of the Helping Relationship | 3 |
| EDC 571 | Counseling Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EDC 567 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| Specialty Courses | ||
| EDC 551 | Orientation to Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Ethics | 3 |
| EDC 553 | Introduction to Addictions Counseling | 3 |
| EDC 556 | Career Development and Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| EDC 557 | Advanced Counseling Applications and Techniques | 3 |
| EDC 561 | Contemporary Trends and Issues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| EDC 572 | Diagnosis and Appraisal II | 3 |
| Field Courses | ||
| EDC 580 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum | 3 |
| EDC 605 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship I | 3 |
| EDC 606 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship II | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete 9 credits of electives. | 9 | |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 60 | |
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via my WCU and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| EDC 551 | Orientation to Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Ethics | 3 |
| EDC 570 | Fundamentals of the Helping Relationship | 3 |
| EDC 571 | Counseling Theory and Practice | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDC 520 | Social and Cultural Considerations in Counseling | 3 |
| EDC 560 | Diagnosis and Appraisal I | 3 |
| EDC 567 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| EDC 521 | Human Development Through the Lifespan | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDC 506 | Counseling Research Methods and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| EDC 552 | Trauma Counseling and Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| EDC 553 | Introduction to Addictions Counseling | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDC 557 | Advanced Counseling Applications and Techniques | 3 |
| EDC 572 | Diagnosis and Appraisal II | 3 |
| EDC 580 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| EDC 605 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship I | 3 |
| EDC 556 | Career Development and Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDC 561 | Contemporary Trends and Issues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| EDC 606 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship II | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
