M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
| 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 | |
| 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 Audit via RamPortal and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit the Degree Audit FAQ webpage.
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 | |
