M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Code | Title | Credits |
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Common Core Requirements | ||
Degree Candidacy Requirements | ||
EDC 503 | Professional Orientation to Counseling 1 | 3 |
EDC 506 | Counseling Research Methods and Program Evaluation 1 | 3 |
EDC 567 | Group Dynamics 1 | 3 |
EDC 570 | Fundamentals of the Helping Relationship 1 | 3 |
EDC 571 | Counseling Theory and Techniques 1 | 3 |
Other Common Core Requirements | ||
EDC 520 | Social and Cultural Diversity Issues in Counseling | 3 |
EDC 521 | Human Development Through Life Span | 3 |
EDC 556 | Career Development Theories and Practices | 3 |
EDC 572 | Fundamentals of Assessment, Diagnosis, and Mental Health Intervention | 3 |
Specialty Requirements | ||
EDC 551 | Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
EDC 552 | Trauma and Crisis Intervention Work and the Professional Counselor | 3 |
EDC 553 | Introduction to Addictions Counseling | 3 |
EDC 557 | Advanced Counseling Skills and Techniques | 3 |
EDC 560 | Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for Counselors | 3 |
Field Experience Requirements | ||
EDC 580 | Practicum in Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
EDC 605 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship 2 | 3 |
Electives | 9 | |
Select 9 credits of electives from the courses below: | ||
Disability & Rehabilitation Counseling | ||
Grief Counseling | ||
Marriage and Family Counseling | ||
Counseling Military Professionals, Veterans, and Their Families | ||
Current Issues in Mental Health | ||
Counseling Children and Adolescents | ||
Counseling & Human Sexuality | ||
Counseling Supervision and Consultation | ||
Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling | ||
LGBT Considerations in Counseling | ||
Total Minimum Credits Required | 60 |
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Required for degree candidacy. These courses must be taken before the student's 10th course.
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EDC 605 must be taken twice for a total of 6 credits.
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 | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
EDC 503 | Professional Orientation to Counseling 1 | 3 |
EDC 551 | Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
EDC 570 | Fundamentals of the Helping Relationship 1 | 3 |
EDC 571 | Counseling Theory and Techniques 1 | 3 |
Credits | 12 | |
Spring | ||
EDC 521 | Human Development Through Life Span | 3 |
EDC 552 | Trauma and Crisis Intervention Work and the Professional Counselor | 3 |
EDC 560 | Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for Counselors | 3 |
EDC 567 | Group Dynamics 1 | 3 |
Credits | 12 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
EDC 506 | Counseling Research Methods and Program Evaluation 1 | 3 |
EDC 557 | Advanced Counseling Skills and Techniques | 3 |
EDC 580 | Practicum in Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 12 | |
Spring | ||
EDC 553 | Introduction to Addictions Counseling | 3 |
EDC 572 | Fundamentals of Assessment, Diagnosis, and Mental Health Intervention | 3 |
EDC 605 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship | 3 |
Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 12 | |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
EDC 520 | Social and Cultural Diversity Issues in Counseling | 3 |
EDC 556 | Career Development Theories and Practices | 3 |
EDC 605 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship | 3 |
Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 12 | |
Total Credits | 60 |
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Degree Candidacy courses must be completed before student's 10th course.