Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (M.A.)

Residential Program

The Master of Arts in Professional Counseling has a 48 hour program and a 60 hour program, both intended to prepare one to pursue state licensure and national certification. This degree program provides education for students seeking career opportunities in mental health agencies, private practices, ministry related counseling centers and other areas. Graduates will have a thorough background in areas of integration of faith and practice; individual and group counseling; clinical practice; ethical, professional and legal issues; social and cultural factors; human development; work, leisure and career development; and the application of research and statistics to understand mental health issues.

• 48 hour graduate program (internship & practicum required)
• 60 hour graduate program (internship required)
• Residential and online formats
• Graduate assistantships available
• Admissions information

Licensure information: Problem States

Academic Information

Intensives

3 one-week intensives.

Courses

Sampling of program courses:

• Counselor Professional Identity, Function, and Ethics: COUN 501
• Research and Program Evaluation: COUN 503
• Integration of Psychology and Theology: COUN 506
• Career Development and Counseling: COUN 522
• Psychopathology and Counseling: COUN 646
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Addictive Behaviors: COUN 711

Program of Study

Degree Completion Plan (DCP)
MA Handbook 2012-2013
Comprehensive Exam Study Guidelines
Course Descriptions
 

Career Opportunities

• Ministry-related counseling opportunities
• Public or private practice
• Mental health agency