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Master of Science in Counseling

The program offers a 60-credit Masters of Science in Counseling with specializations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling. These areas of specialization share a common core of courses required for all students. Theoretical mastery and applied skill development are emphasized.  Both areas of specialization meet the Pennsylvania  licensure requirements for the professional counselor (LPC). The School Counseling specialization is approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education and offers PK-12 certification in school counseling. While both the School Counseling and the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program requirements are frequently updated in response to certification and licensure requirements, counseling students are expected to meet the course and clinical requirements of the Counseling program at the semester of first matriculation.

Program Requirements

Students must choose to specialize in one of two areas; School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Each area of specialization (i.e., Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling) requires specific courses, recommended electives, a one-semester practicum, a two-semester internship, and a comprehensive examination to complete the degree program.

Required courses are specific to the area of specialization in addition to core program courses.

 

Core Program (Courses Required for All Tracks)

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
27

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) 60 credits: Required Courses

Six additional credits of CHR Electives are required.

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
27

School Counseling (60 credits): Required Courses

Six additional credits of CHR Electives are required.

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
27
Total Credits:
60

 

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Overview

Program

Education and Counseling

Type

Master of Science