Degree Requirements

Requirements for the Master of Science (M.S.) degree with emphasis in Community Counseling

University Graduate Core - 6 hours

  • Statistics and Research
  • Christian Foundations in Counseling

Counseling Department Requirements - 49 LPC Hours

  • Human Development
  • Social and Cultural Foundations
  • Principles of Family Therapy
  • Group Theory
  • Theories and Techniques of Counseling
  • Career Development Information and Vocational Education
  • Family of Origin
  • Principles of Marital Therapy
  • Assessment (or CNL 8043 Relational Assessment)
  • Advanced Psychopathology
  • Advanced Psychopharmacology
  • Professional Development and Ethics
  • Promoting Change Through Brief Therapy
  • Pre-Practicum Lab
  • Practicum I: Community
  • Practicum II: Community

One of the following:

  • Practicum I: Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Internship

Electives - 6 hours from the following:

  • Hermeneutics
  • Selected Topics (as advised)
  • MFT Track Elective

 

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