Clinical Mental Hlth Counseling-MA
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is designed to prepare students to function as professional clinical mental health counselors in community agency and mental health settings, such as: (a) mental health centers; (b) family counseling centers, and (c) solo or group private practice.
The program is accredited by CACREP, the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, a specializing accrediting body recognized by COPA, the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation. Learn more about our Counseling Education programs >>
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| course # | core requirements | credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDFN500 | Philosophical Foundations of Education and Psychology | 3 |
| GDPC520 | Life Span Development | 3 |
| GDPC554 | Career Development | 3 |
| GDPC635 | Theories and Techniques of Counseling | 3 |
| GDPC638 | Group Processes | 3 |
| GDPC640 | Mulitcultural Issues for Counselors and Psychologists | 3 |
| GDPC644 | Psychological Testing | 3 |
| GDPC645 | Professional Ethics for Counselors and Psychologists | 3 |
| EDRM505 | Research Methods | 3 |
| EDRM611 | Applied Statistical Methods I | 3 |
|
TOTAL |
30 |
| Course # | Specialty area | credits |
|---|---|---|
| GDPC600 | Family Counseling | 3 |
| GDPC610 | Marital Counseling | 3 |
| GDPC619 | Professional Issues in Clinical Mental Hlth Counseling | 3 |
| GDPC624 | Addictions and Addictive Behaviors | 3 |
| GDPC629 | Psychopathology: Classification & Treatment | 3 |
| GDPC630 | Personality Assessment | 3 |
|
TOTAL |
18 |
| Course # | Clinical Instruction | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GDPC650 | Practicum in Counseling | 3 |
| GDPC655 | Internship in Counseling | 6 |
|
TOTAL |
9 |
| Course # | Clinical Instruction | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GDPC686 | Interventions and Diagnosis with Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| GDPC687 | Counseling and Therapeutic Interventions for Adults | 3 |
| (Choose one) TOTAL | 3 | |
| Total Program Degree Credits | 60 |
Disclaimer: The course information on these pages is not intended to replace official Andrews University bulletin copy.