Department of Counseling

Masters of Health Sciences-Counseling

The MHS-Counseling curriculum is a 60-credit hour program beginning in the fall semester and spanning five semesters for
full-time students. Part-time study is available. The curriculum has three major components that complement each other
and are integrated throughout the course of study. The following is a brief description of each components and its content.
(a) The component of Theory and Conceptualization broadens and deepens students’ understanding and appreciation of
the professional knowledge base, philosophy, values, and systems of counseling for varied populations. (b) The component
of Research and Assessment teaches our students how to manage, interpret, and utilize data for purposes of individual
assessment, diagnosis, evaluation of interventions, or applying research findings to improve professional practice. (c) The
component of Counseling and Advocacy provides students with both classroom and fieldwork opportunities to develop and
practice a variety of skills to apply to a wide scope of challenges faced by individuals, groups, and communities who are
served by counselors. Under Programs objectivesThe practicum and internship experiences are semester-long experiences
working with clients in an approved agency and receiving weekly individual supervision by a qualified site supervisor and
weekly group supervision by a faculty member. The Practicum is a part-time placement in an agency for a minimum of 100
clock hours; Internship I and Internship II are part-time placements for a minimum of 300 clock hours each.

Specialty: Clinical Mental Health

Mission and Objectives

The mission of the program for the Master of Health Sciences degree in Counseling is to provide professional education andclinical experience to master’s level students who are committed to serving persons of all ages, including backgrounds that have challenges related to mental, physical, developmental, cognitive, and emotional disabilities. Professional preparation of master’s level students will focus on equipping students with knowledge and skills to provide clinical services. Master’s level students will be prepared to assume the full range of professional responsibilities required in a variety of counselingsettings and are motivated to contribute to scholarship and service locally and nationally. This mission is achieved through various academic, clinical, research, and scholarly activities.”

Admissions Requirements

Techinical Standards

Tuition and Fees

Information Sessions

Scholarship and Financial Aid

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