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CNSLMA - Counseling

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Disability & Psychoed StudiesGraduate Degree SeekingMA - Master of Arts

Overview

Program Requirements

Completion requirement

Minimum Emphasis Units

15 (in addition to "Core Major Units" above) 

Emphasis Core Coursework Requirements

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Coursework: 12 Units

  • course: Principles of Rehabilitation (3)

  • course: Trauma, Loss & Grief (3)

  • course: Psychosocial, Cultural, and Familial Aspects of Disability (3)

  • course: Vocational and Career Development (3)

Emphasis Elective Coursework

Electives: 3 Units

  • course: Medical Aspects of Disability (3)

Additional Requirements

See additional requirements for overall plan above.

Completion requirement

Minimum Emphasis Units

15 (in addition to "Core Major Units" above) 

Emphasis Core Coursework Requirements

Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Coursework: 12 Units

  • course: Introduction to Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling (3)

  • course: Medical Aspects of Disability (3)

  • course: Lifespan Development and Disability (3)

  • course: Vocational and Career Development (3)

 

Emphasis Elective Coursework

3 units of an elective course. For example, course: Sexuality and Disability or another graduate-level course related to the counseling profession.

 

Additional Emphasis Requirements

See additional requirements for overall plan

Completion requirement

Subplan Renamed

This program last admitted students in Spring 2023. Please see previous catalog for program requirements.

Completion requirement

Subplan Disestablished

This subplan last admitted students in Fall 2024. Please see previous catalog for program requirements.

Completion requirement

Core Major Units: 45
Additional Emphasis Units: 15 (see emphasis requirements below)
Total Minimum Degree Units: 60

Completion requirement

Core Coursework: 45 Units

  • course: Counseling Theory (3)

  • course: Psychosocial, Cultural, and Family Diversity in Counseling (3)

  • course: Counseling Skills and Techniques (3)

  • course: Group Counseling (3)

  • course: Research Methods in Education (3)

  • course: Client Assessment (3)

  • course: Diagnosis & Treatment of Mental Health Disorders (3)

  • course: Problems of Drug Abuse (3)

  • course: Ethical, Legal, & Professional Issues in Counseling (3)

  • course: Counseling with Couples and Families (3)

  • course: Practicum (3)

  • course: Internship (12)

Completion requirement

See elective requirements for emphasis below.

Completion requirement

Comprehensive Exam
Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE)

Completion requirement