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
M.S. in Mental Health Counseling Program Requirements
| GMHC 500 |
Mental Health Counseling as a Profession |
(3) |
| GMHC 510 |
Counseling Theories and Strategies |
(3) |
| GMHC 515 |
Social and Cultural Diversity |
(3) |
| GMHC 520 |
Assessment in Counseling |
(3) |
| GMHC 525 |
Psychopathology and Differential Diagnosis |
(3) |
| GMHC 530 |
Treatment Planning and Intervention |
(3) |
| GMHC 540 |
Group Theory and Process |
(3) |
| 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 Use Counseling |
(3) |
| GMHC 650 |
Counseling Internship |
(9) |
| GMHC 6XX |
Elective |
(3) |
| Total |
(60) |
Required Courses for the Certificate of Advanced Study
Mental Health Counseling Certificate of Advanced Study Program Requirements
| 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) |
