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School Counseling Degree Plan
Degree Plan
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Degree Requirements
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Master of Science in School Counseling, M.S.Sch.Couns.
Required Courses
Counseling
| COU 6301 | Theories of Counseling | 3 Credits |
| COU 6302 | Lifespan/Human Growth & Development | 3 Credits |
| COU 6303 | Techniques of Appraisal & Assessment | 3 Credits |
| COU 6304 | Multicult/Cross-Cultural Counseling | 3 Credits |
| COU 6306 | Research Methodology & Program Evalua | 3 Credits |
| COU 6307 | Career Development & Assessment | 3 Credits |
| COU 6309 | Ethical & Prof Conduct for Counselors | 3 Credits |
| COU 6310 | Advanced Psychopathology | 3 Credits |
| COU 6314 | Prof Identity & Prepracticum Skills | 3 Credits |
| COU 6317 | Introduction to School Counseling | 3 Credits |
| COU 6318 | Programs in School Counseling | 3 Credits |
| COU 6319 | Practicum in School Counseling | 3 Credits |
| COU 6332 | Crisis Intervention Counseling | 3 Credits |
On Campus OR Study Abroad Options
Students are required to complete all three on-campus courses, OR a combination of on-campus and study abroad courses. Participation in study abroad requires enrolling in six hours and may be taken twice. Students should work with their advisor to select the best combination of courses.
On-Campus Courses
| COU 6308 | Advanced Counseling and Crisis Skills | 3 Credits |
| COU 6312 | Group Counseling | 3 Credits |
| COU 6313 | Counseling Children & Adolescents | 3 Credits |
Study Abroad Courses
| COU 6370 | Adv Cou/Crisis Interv/Couples | 3 Credits |
| COU 6371 | Group Cou/Fam Therapy | 3 Credits |
| COU 6372 | Fam/Ther/Interv Child/Adol | 3 Credits |
Total Hours (48)
Optional Concentrations
Students may choose any of the following optional concentrations. To complete the chosen concentration, students must complete the courses outlined in the corresponding section.
Marriage & Family Therapy Concentration
| COU 6305 | Advanced Hum Sexuality & Sex Dysfunction | 3 Credits |
| COU 6311 | Marriage & Family Counseling | 3 Credits |
| COU 6320 | Principles of Couple Therapy | 3 Credits |
| COU 6321 | Strat for Intervent in Family Therapy | 3 Credits |
| COU 6322 | Family Systems | 3 Credits |
| COU 6323 | Family of Origin | 3 Credits |
| COU 6331 | Psychopharmacology | 3 Credits |
| COU 6333 | Couns Sub Abuse/Addict Disord | 3 Credits |
| COU 6334 | Community and Clinical Mental Health Adm | 3 Credits |
Practicum
Take three (3) semesters of the following:
| COU 6324 | Family Therapy Practicum | 3 Credits |
Total Hours (84)
Professional Counseling Concentration
| COU 6305 | Advanced Hum Sexuality & Sex Dysfunction | 3 Credits |
| COU 6311 | Marriage & Family Counseling | 3 Credits |
| COU 6331 | Psychopharmacology | 3 Credits |
| COU 6333 | Couns Sub Abuse/Addict Disord | 3 Credits |
| COU 6334 | Community and Clinical Mental Health Adm | 3 Credits |
Practicum
Take one (1) semester of the following:
| COU 6315 | Mental Health Clinical Practicum I | 3 Credits |
Total Hours (66)
Marriage & Family Therapy & Professional Counseling Concentration
| COU 6305 | Advanced Hum Sexuality & Sex Dysfunction | 3 Credits |
| COU 6311 | Marriage & Family Counseling | 3 Credits |
| COU 6320 | Principles of Couple Therapy | 3 Credits |
| COU 6321 | Strat for Intervent in Family Therapy | 3 Credits |
| COU 6322 | Family Systems | 3 Credits |
| COU 6323 | Family of Origin | 3 Credits |
| COU 6331 | Psychopharmacology | 3 Credits |
| COU 6333 | Couns Sub Abuse/Addict Disord | 3 Credits |
| COU 6334 | Community and Clinical Mental Health Adm | 3 Credits |
Practicum
Take three (3) semesters of the following:
| COU 6324 | Family Therapy Practicum | 3 Credits |
Total Hours (84)
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