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The master of arts in education and human development in the field of mental health counseling degree program prepares graduates to enter the counseling profession in a variety of human service settings, including welfare and other social service agencies, mental health centers, penal institutions, court systems, employment centers, allied health agencies, government service agencies, community college counseling centers, employee assistance programs, and private practice. A subspecialty in employee assistance counseling is available to prepare counselors for business, industry, and government settings. The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 60 credits, including 54 credits in required courses and 6 credits in elective courses, and completion of 600 hours in internships and 100 hours in a practicum.
| Required | ||
| EDUC 6114 | Introduction to Quantitative Research | |
| CNSL 6151 | Professional and Ethical Orientation to Counseling | |
| CNSL 6153 | Counseling Interview Skills | |
| CNSL 6154 | Theories and Techniques of Counseling | |
| CNSL 6155 | Career Counseling | |
| CNSL 6157 | Individual Assessment in Counseling | |
| CNSL 6159 | Psychosocial Adaptation | |
| CNSL 6161 | Group Counseling | |
| CNSL 6163 | Social/Cultural Dimensions-Cns | |
| CNSL 6169 | Counseling Substance Abusers | |
| CNSL 6171 | Family Counseling | |
| CNSL 6173 | Diagnosis and Treatment Planning | |
| CNSL 6174 | Trauma and Crisis Intervention | |
| CNSL 6185 | Practicum/Internship in Counseling | |
| CNSL 6186 | Advanced Internship in Counseling | |
| CNSL 6268 | Foundations/Practicum: Clinical Mental Health Counseling | |
| HDEV 6108 | Life Span Human Development | |
| HDEV 6109 | Child Development | |
| or HDEV 6110 | Adolescent Development | |
| or HDEV 8244 | Adult and Aging Development | |
| Elective | ||
| 6 credits in elective courses | ||
| Elective courses should be selected in consultation with the program advisor | ||
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- Completed Online Application: With $75 non-refundable application fee.
- Current Résumé: Uploaded through the online application system.
- Three Letters of Recommendation: From professional and/or academic references.
- Statement of Career Objective: In no more than 500 words, describe your career objectives and how the program will help you meet those objectives.
- Include a photocopy of the biographic/identification page of your passport with your application.
- Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score below 6.0.
- TOEFL: 600 on paper-based or 100 on Internet-based.
- PTE Academic: 68.
- Official GMAT Score or GRE Score
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
Scholarships
- Endowment awards
- GSEHD merit-based scholarships
- The TEACH Grant
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