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Counseling and Development, MEd

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Banner Code: E1-MED-CNDV

College: College of Education and Human Development
Department: Graduate School of Education

This master’s program emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, and culminates with an internship in an appropriate setting. Students may choose one of two concentrations: Community Agency Counseling (52 credits) or School Counseling (45 credits).

Grading Policy

Students enrolled in this degree program must earn a B or higher in Counseling skills courses (EDCD 603, EDCD 606, EDCD 608, EDCD 609, EDCD 755) and in all licensure course work. Students are permitted to repeat a course only once.

▲ Concentration in Community Agency Counseling (CA)

Course Work

EDCD 609 - Advanced Counseling Skills and Strategies Credits: 4
EDCD 652 - Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling Credits: 3
EDCD 654 - Counseling, Ethics, and Consultation in Community Agencies Credits: 3
EDCD 656 - Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for Mental Health Professionals Credits: 3
EDCD 658 - Couples and Family Counseling Credits: 3
EDCD 797 - Advanced Topics in Education Credits: 1-6 (Must register for 2 credits)

MEd Requirements (28 credits)

EDCD 525 - Advanced Human Growth and Development Credits: 3
EDCD 601 - Introduction to Research in Counseling Credits: 3
EDCD 602 - Foundations in Counseling Credits: 3
EDCD 603 - Counseling Theories and Practice Credits: 3
EDCD 604 - Assessment and Appraisal in Counseling Credits: 3
EDCD 608 - Group Processes and Analyses Credits: 4
EDCD 610 - Career and Educational Counseling Credits: 3
EDCD 628 - Counseling and Social Justice Credits: 3
EDCD 660 - Multicultural Counseling Credits: 3

Practicum and Internship (6 credits)

EDCD 755 - Practicum in Counseling Credits: 3
EDCD 791 - Internship in Counseling Credits: 3

Total: 52 credits

▲ Concentration in School Counseling (SC)

Course Work

EDCD 606 - Counseling Children and Adolescents Credits: 4
EDCD 611 - Introduction to Ethical and Legal Issues in School Counseling Credits: 2
EDCD 626 - Principles and Practices of School Counseling Credits: 3
EDCD 797 - Advanced Topics in Education Credits: 1-6 (Must register for 2 credits)

MEd Requirements (28 credits)

EDCD 525 - Advanced Human Growth and Development Credits: 3
EDCD 601 - Introduction to Research in Counseling Credits: 3
EDCD 602 - Foundations in Counseling Credits: 3
EDCD 603 - Counseling Theories and Practice Credits: 3
EDCD 604 - Assessment and Appraisal in Counseling Credits: 3
EDCD 608 - Group Processes and Analyses Credits: 4
EDCD 610 - Career and Educational Counseling Credits: 3
EDCD 628 - Counseling and Social Justice Credits: 3
EDCD 660 - Multicultural Counseling Credits: 3

Practicum and Internship (6 credits)

EDCD 755 - Practicum in Counseling Credits: 3
EDCD 791 - Internship in Counseling Credits: 3

Total: 45 credits

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