Master of Arts in Counseling: Professional Counseling

The Professional Counseling option prepares students who wish to qualify for licensure as Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) in Michigan. Students will gain knowledge and experience in research, group techniques, counseling theories, ethics, counseling techniques, counseling philosophy, testing procedures, career development, and consulting. Practicum and internship experiences will complete the minimum requirements. Elective hours will allow the individual student to gain additional knowledge and experience in areas of particular interest. Students select CED 502, CED 503, or CED 504 as an introductory course depending on their particular area of interest.

Core Requirements (33 credit hours)
CED 610 (3) Career Development and Counseling OR
CED 611 (3) Developmental Career Counseling
CED 630 (3) Counseling Ethics and Professional Issues
CED 640 (3) Standardized Tests
CED 650 (3) Theories and Techniques of Group Counseling
CED 660 (3) Counseling Techniques
CED 677 (3) Theories of Counseling
CED 690 (3) Supervised Experience in Counseling
CED 691 (6) Internship in Counseling
CED 695 (3) Research for Counseling and Special Education
CED 765 (3) Professional Counseling and Consulting

Additional Option Requirements (7-10 credits)
CED 502 (3) Student Development in Higher Education OR
CED 503 (3) Introduction to Community Agency Counseling OR
CED 504 (3) Introduction to School Counseling*
CED 515 (1) Basic Group Participation
Comprehensive Examination
Plan A Thesis (CED 698, 6 credits) OR Plan B Paper (CED 696, Independent Research, 3 credits)
*Those students seeking Elementary or K-12 Endorsement must also take CED 651.

Electives (To bring total program credit hours to at least 48)
CED 517 (2) Group Experience I
CED 518 (2) Group Experience II
CED 583 (3) Counseling Aspects of Sexuality
CED 620 (3) Introduction to Multicultural Issues in Counseling
CED 668 (3) Theory and Process of Family Therapy
CED 670 (1-3) Independent Study
CED 685 (3) Counseling Aspects of Grief and Loss
CED 680 (3) Seminar: Professional Topics (Counseling and Special Education Action Series)
Approved Special Education courses

Total: 48 Semester Hours
(For detailed information, please see the PDF version of the course plan. This file is the same as the lilac colored file available from the departmental office.)

Course Option

Current Professional Counseling Students Seeking School Counseling Licensure (This is the the same as the blue colored file available at the departmental office) This course outline is for current CMU Professional Counseling Students without teacher certification, who also wish to pursue school counseling licensure.
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