Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A. — Couples and Family Therapy Emphasis
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Degree Requirements — 66 Credits
See “Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A.”.
This program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.
Program Objectives
See "Clinical and School Counseling Requirements".
Degree Requirements
Required Major Core Credits — 51 hours
| APCE 558 | Diagnosis and Treatment Planning | 3 |
| APCE 603 | Understanding Children, Adolescents, and Their Systems | 3 |
| APCE 605 | Group Laboratory Experience | 1 |
| APCE 607 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| APCE 612 | Practicum in Individual Counseling | 5 |
| APCE 616 | Career Theory, Counseling and Assessment | 3 |
| APCE 623 | Understanding and Counseling Diverse Populations | 3 |
| APCE 624 | Assessment and Treatment of Substance Abuse | 3 |
| APCE 650 | Orientation to Community Counseling | 3 |
| APCE 657 | Legal and Ethical Aspects of Counseling and Psychology | 3 |
| APCE 660 | Psychological Consultation: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| APCE 661 | Psychological Trauma and Intervention for Individuals, Families and Communities | 3 |
| APCE 662 | Group Dynamics and Facilitation | 3 |
| APCE 665 | Family Systems | 3 |
| APCE 673 | Appraisal and Assessment in Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 530 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| SRM 600 | Introduction to Graduate Research | 3 |
Required Emphasis Courses — minimum 15 hours
| APCE 668 | Sexuality Counseling | 3 |
| APCE 669 | Advanced Methods: Couples and Family Therapy | 3 |
| APCE 691 | Internship in Clinical Counseling:Couples and Family Therapy | 1 - 9 |
| APCE 694 | Practicum in Couples and Family Therapy | 4 |
| APCE 695 | Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Couples and Family Therapy | 3 |