Students complete a minimum of 60 credit hours for a master’s degree in counseling. The counseling program includes 45 credit hours of core courses and 15 credit hours of courses in a specialty area.

Core Courses (45 credit hours)

Mental Health Counselors diagnose and treat individuals and groups who deal with a broad range of issues, such as those associated with addictions and substance abuse, stress management, self-esteem, and aging.

Students complete 15 credit hours of courses in CMHC.

COU 710: Advanced Counseling Theories and Practice         (3 credits)

COU 720: Practicum in Counseling                                        (4 credits)

COU 730: Internship in Counseling I                                      (4 credits)

COU 740: Internship in Counseling II                                      (4 credits)

Marriage and Family Therapists diagnosis and treat individuals, couples, and families who deal with a broad range of issues, such as those associated with parenting, separation and divorce, child development, and home management.

​​​​​​​Students complete 15 credit hours of courses in MCFC.

​​​​​​​COU 715: Advanced Methods: Couples and Family Therapy (3 credits)

COU 720: Practicum in Counseling                                        (4 credits)

COU 730: Internship in Counseling I                                      (4 credits)

COU 740: Internship in Counseling II                                      (4 credits)