Program of Study for the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; a completed program questionnaire; and  interview.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.

Location: Boone Campus

Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Elective Courses (12 Hours)

Choose 12 hours from the following courses (or other courses approved by the advisor):

• CED 5274 - Substance Abuse in Family Systems (3)
• CED 5550 - Equine Assisted Therapy (3)
• CED 5555 - The Neurobiology of Addiction (3)
• CED 5565 - Introduction to Play Therapy (3)
• CED 5570 - Counseling the Addicted Person (3)
• CED 5575 - Advanced Theories and Models of Addiction (3)
• CED 5870 - Creative Process, Movement, and Therapy (3) [DL]
• CED 6160 - Gestalt Therapy (3)
• CED 6290 - Child and Adolescent Counseling and Therapy (3)
• CED 6350 - Body/Mind (3)
• CED 6355 - Mindfulness Based Counseling (3)
• CED 6360 - Therapy and the Expressive Arts (3)
• CED 6370 - Intermodal Expressive Arts (3)
• CED 6390 - Current Issues in Expressive Arts Therapy (3)
• CED 6730 - Sexual Abuse Counseling (3)
• MFT 6272 - Couple Therapy (3)
• MFT 6710 - Human Sexuality (3)

Other Requirements for the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

• Thesis: Not required
• Proficiency: Not required
• Candidacy: Required; see the program director for specific timeline and requirements for admission to candidacy
• Comprehensive: Required; students should take the required courses (excluding the Internship) prior to taking the comprehensive exam
• Product of Learning: Not required

Reminders

Prerequisites: Students should pay particular attention to the prerequisites listed in each course description; the curriculum is carefully structured to ensure that students have the necessary prerequisite knowledge before enrolling in courses.

Program of Study: It is the student’s responsibility to develop a written plan of study with their advisor after completing 9 hours. In planning this program, students should take the required courses (excluding Internship) prior to taking the comprehensive exam.

Internship: The internship (CED 6902 ) is designed to be a full-time learning experience (600 clock hours) in an agency setting. These placements are arranged through consultation with the student’s advisor and in most cases will be with agencies outside of the immediate Boone area. Students employed in agency settings may, with permission, complete their internship within the context of their work setting.

Students must preregister to insure their places in the courses they select.

National Accreditation: This program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and, thus, graduates are immediately eligible to take the examination to become a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Graduates of this program with appropriate experience will be eligible to take an examination given by the National Academy of Clinical Mental Health Counselors. Successful completion of the examination will qualify the individual to become a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor.