Program Requirements

Curriculum

It is recommended that students have completed undergraduate courses in abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, research methods, theories of personality, statistics, and tests and measurement.

Required Courses

GMHC 500 Mental Health Counseling as a Profession (3)
GMHC 510 Counseling Theories and Strategies (3)
GMHC 515 Process of Counseling Clients from Diverse Backgrounds (3)
GMHC 520 Assessment in Counseling (3)
GMHC 525 Psychopathology and Differential Diagnosis (3)
GMHC 530 Treatment Planning and Intervention (3)
GMHC 535 Group Theory and Process (2)
GMHC 536 Group Activity (1)
GMHC 550 Counseling Practicum (3)
GMHC 575 Research and Program Evaluation (3)
GMHC 585 Biological Foundations of Behavior and Psychopharmacological Interventions (3)
GMHC 590 Assessment & Intervention of Childhood & Adolescent Disorders (3)
GMHC 600 Family and Partner Counseling (3)
GMHC 603 Human Development in Counseling (3)
GMHC 610 Adult Lifestyle and Career Counseling (3)
GMHC 620 Crisis and Trauma Counseling (3)
GMHC 630 Substance Abuse Counseling (3)
GMHC 650 Counseling Internship (9)
GMHC XXX (3)
Total (60)

Required Courses for the Certificate of Advanced Study

GMHC 500 Mental Health Counseling as a Profession (3)
GMHC 525 Psychopathology and Differential Diagnosis (3)
GMHC 530 Treatment Planning and Intervention (3)
GMHC 585 Biological Foundations of Behavior and Psychopharmacological Interventions (3)
GMHC 650 Counseling Internship (6)
Total (18)

Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling (M.S.)


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