Curriculum Requirements for Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling

Major Requirements

Foundations Credits:
MHCO 601 Human Development 3
MHCO 610 Theories of Psychopathology 3
MHCO 615 Foundations of Counseling 3
MHCO 630 Clinical Assessment 3
MHCO 631 Addictions Counseling: Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention 3
MHCO 703 Trauma and Crisis Counseling: Intervention, Practice, and Theory 3
MHCO 775 Counseling and Psychopharmacology 3
    Total: 21 Credits
 
Core Knowledge and Skills Credits:
MHCO 701 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3
MHCO 704 Group Counseling and Psychotherapy 3
MHCO 705 Career Counseling and Lifestyles Development 3
MHCO 710 Multicultural Issues in Counseling and Human Relations 3
MHCO 715 Marital and Family Counseling 3
MHCO 760 Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Counseling 3
    Total: 18 Credits
 
Advanced Courses Credits:
MHCO 801 Advanced Counseling and Psychotherapy Techniques 3
MHCO 810 Research, Assessment, and Technology 3
MHCO 870 Field Practicum 3
MHCO 890 Internship I 3
MHCO 891 Internship II 3
    Total: 15 Credits
 
Electives (choose two) Credits:
MHCO 605 Theories of Personality 3
MHCO 620 Interpersonal Communication 3
MHCO 625 Community Psychology 3
MHCO 647 Group Dynamics 3
MHCO 720 Behavior Modification 3
MHCO 749 Conflict Resolution 3
MHCO 750 Seminar 3
MHCO 758 Motivation Theory/Applications 3
MHCO 770 Etiology and Treatment of Alcohol and Substance Abuse I 3
MHCO 771 Etiology and Treatment of Alcohol and Substance Abuse II 3
MHCO 780 Counseling and Human Sexuality 3
    Total: 6 Credits
 
Total Required Credits = 60

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