Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC):Non-Traditional

Core Curriculum (45 Hours)

• COUN 5023 - Counseling Skills and Techniques ¹
• COUN 5033 - Ethical, Legal & Professional Standards in Counseling ¹
• COUN 5043 - Psychopathology: Diagnosis & Treatment of Mental Disorders
• COUN 5053 - Research Methods
• COUN 5073 - Lifespan Human Development
• COUN 5083 - Counseling Theories and Family Therapies for Professional Counselors ¹
• COUN 5093 - Counseling Diverse Populations
• COUN 5133 - Psychological Testing, Clinical Appraisal and Diagnostic Evaluation in Counseling
• COUN 5153 - Psychopharmacology
• COUN 5203 - Group Counseling Methods
• COUN 5223 - Career Counseling and Lifestyle Development
• COUN 5593 - Applied Lab, Ethics, & Treatment Planning ¹
• COUN 6013 - Counseling Practicum ¹
• COUN 6023 - Counseling Internship I ¹
• COUN 6033 - Counseling Internship II ¹

Clinical Theology Coursework (6 Hours)

• COUN 5101 - Integrative Theology for Counselors I
• COUN 5201 - Integrative Theology for Counselors II
• COUN 5301 - Integrative Theology for Counselors III
• COUN 5663 - Trauma and Theology in the Developmental Context

Specialization (15 Hours)

• COUN 5113 - Human Sexuality & Sex Therapy
• COUN 5123 - Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
• COUN 5383 - Family Assessment ¹
• COUN 5583 - Addictions Counseling
• COUN 5091 - Couples Therapy and Assessment I
• COUN 5191 - Couples Therapy and Treatment Planning II
• COUN 5291 - Couples Therapy and Treatment Planning III

Total Credit Hours: 66

¹ - Students must earn a “B” or higher.