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Overview
Requirements for the Master of Science in Counseling
Requirements for the Master of Science in Counseling, Community Counseling Concentration
Requirements for the Master of Science in Counseling, Gerontological Counseling Concentration
Requirements for the Master of Science in Counseling, Student Development in Higher Education Concentration
Requirements for the Master of Science in Counseling, School Counseling Concentration
Requirements for the Master of Science / Specialist in Education in Counseling
Requirements for the Master of Science / Specialist in Education in Counseling, in Community Counseling Concentration
Requirements for the Master of Science / Specialist in Education in Counseling, in Couple and Family Counseling Concentration
Requirements for the Master of Science / Specialist in Education in Counseling, in Gerontological Counseling Concentration
Requirements for the Master of Science / Specialist in Education in Counseling, in Student Development in Higher Education Concentration
Requirements for the Master of Science / Specialist in Education in Counseling, in School Counseling Concentration
Requirements for the Post-Master’s Certificate
Requirements for the Post-Master’s Certificate in Couple and Family Counseling
Requirements for the Post-Master’s Certificate in Gerontological Counseling
Requirements for the Post-Master’s Certificate in School Counseling
Requirements for the Post-Master’s Certificate in Advanced School Counseling
Requirements for the Doctor of Education or Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling
CED Counseling and Educational Development Courses
Faculty
Professors
James M. Benshoff, Ph.D.
Group process and leadership, teaching and technology in counselor education, mindfulness and creative arts in counseling, counseling supervision, college student development.
L. DiAnne Borders, Ph.D.
Counseling supervision, adoptive families, ethics, school counseling (Chair of Department and Co-Director of Graduate Study).
Craig S. Cashwell, Ph.D.
Spirituality in the counseling process, play therapy approaches, family counseling, counseling children and adolescents, assessment (Co-Director of Graduate Study).
Jane E. Myers, Ph.D.
Developmental counseling and wellness over the lifespan, mid-life and aging issues, Adlerian counseling, assessment, counselor education, supervision, wellness within and across cultures.
Assistant Professors
Todd F. Lewis, Ph.D.
Adolescent substance use and risk taking behavior, social norms and collegiate drinking behavior, theoretical foundations of drinking among college students, Adlerian theory, motivational approaches to counseling, quantitative design and multivariate analyses.
Amy Milsom, D.Ed.
Students with disabilities, counselor preparation, professionalism and advocacy, group work.
A. Keith Mobley, Ph.D.
Community counseling, adolescence and adolescent development, wellness, men’s studies.
Christine Murray, Ph.D.
Premarital counseling, family violence, relationship distress prevention, couple relationships, family systems and health, service learning in counselor education.
Derrick A. Paladino, Ph.D.
College counseling and student development, multiracial/biracial identity issues, crisis and suicide assessment and intervention, community counseling.
José A. Villalba, Ph.D.
Counseling needs of rural Latina/o children and families in burgeoning Latino communities, multicultural counseling considerations, physical and mental health disparities as a compounding factor to the psychosocial development of Latina/o youth, school counselor preparation.
Kelly L. Wester, Ph.D.
Self-injurious behaviors, responsible conduct of research, research integrity, questionable research practices, professional development in counseling, gender issues, mental health in adolescents.
Overview
There are three primary program areas in counselor education for which the Master’s, Specialist, and Doctorate degrees are offered: community counseling, student development in higher education, and school counseling. Within these three program areas, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation (COPA), has conferred accreditation to the following programs and specializations in the Department of Counseling and Educational Development at UNCG: community counseling (M.S.), student development in higher education (M.S.), school counseling (M.S.), couple and family counseling (dual degree M.S. and Ed.S.) and gerontological counseling (M.S.), and counseling and counselor education (Ph.D. and Ed.D.). Applicants admitted to a program are expected to enroll as full-time students, registering for a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester. Students appointed to graduate assistantships, however, may reduce their credit load and retain full-time status. All students admitted to the program have as their objective the completion of the entry-level M.S. degree or dual M.S. and Ed.S. degrees, or the advanced Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree.
The Curriculum
The Counselor Education program faculty adheres to the scientist problem-solver model of training. Consistent with this approach is the program’s goal of graduating students who have broad knowledge of counseling theory and process, possess a high level of competency in providing professional services to diverse client populations, and view assessment and research in counseling as a continuous cyclical activity throughout the counseling process. Research is a means for obtaining and using information to generate and establish counseling goals and strategies, and for identifying "best practices" or empirically-based practices that are integral to effectiveness in counseling. The focus of this ongoing process is to bring about client change. The major tenets underlying the program include (a) exposure to a variety of theoretical orientations to counseling, (b) reliance on both the clinical-counseling and vocational-educational approaches in designing counseling and programmatic interventions, (c) a commitment to developing the student’s skills as a clinician who uses research methodology in practice, and (d) a strong emphasis on the normal developmental issues of the individual as opposed to an approach based on pathology.
Especially important to the program faculty are the commitment to mental "health" (or wellness) and the value attached to understanding the common developmental themes throughout a person’s life. An appealing feature is the diversity of the faculty’s theoretical orientations, which translates into a variety of research opportunities available to creative students, as well as varied counseling approaches and different applied settings for gaining training experience.
To achieve the program’s curriculum goals of the scientist problem-solver model of training, students are required to demonstrate satisfactory knowledge in each of the following core areas: the helping relationship; group dynamics, process, and counseling; social and cultural diversity; career and lifestyle development; appraisal of individuals; research and evaluation; and professional orientation. Available within the program requirements are courses offered by other departments that enable students to benefit from the resources of the entire University.
Required professional core courses constitute the cognitive foundation for the development of skills in providing professional services. Also available are specialized courses dealing with particular groups and environmental settings, such as courses in family intervention, multicultural counseling, and substance abuse. Supervised clinical experience in the Vacc Counseling and Consulting Clinic is offered throughout the program parallel to core and specialty courses. Experience in applied settings is available on the campus as well as at off-campus sites; these include community mental health services; career counseling and placement; student affairs; inpatient facilities; college counseling centers; child, youth, and family agencies; and gerontological, sports, outreach, and alcohol and drug programs. Students are encouraged to explore internship experiences specifically tailored to their individual needs and interests. This diversity of opportunities allows students to develop programs consistent with their own particular goals and talents.
Students are given strong encouragement to participate in professional organizations and collaborate on original research projects. Opportunities for professional involvement and leadership development include the student organization in the Department as well as state and national counseling organizations. Research courses are available at the entry level and required at the doctoral level. To help students design and complete high quality relevant dissertations, doctoral students are required to take courses in research design and statistical methods of data analysis. In addition to being given strong encouragement to participate in original research projects and presentations at professional meetings, students are expected to work closely with their selected professors in conducting their research projects. Close consultation with the faculty is strongly encouraged, particularly for students working on doctoral dissertations. The faculty views doctoral research as providing students with a starting point for developing an ongoing research program that continues beyond completion of their degree.
Mechanisms for student evaluation include progress evaluations by instructors, practicum supervisors, and internship supervisors, and reports from host internship supervisors. Comprehensive exams provide valuable feedback to students regarding their progress in the program. Faculty supervisors appraise the student’s clinical skills, and this feedback is available to students.
A majority of master’s degree students complete the required curriculum in two years, although students are encouraged to attend summer school after their first year in the program. A majority of dual degree M.S. and Ed.S. students finish in two and one-half years, and doctoral students generally complete their degree in three years. Although a few doctoral students complete their dissertations after their full-time study at the University, students are strongly encouraged to complete all degree requirements before leaving.
Graduates are eligible for one or more state and national credentials. Because the program is CACREP-approved, all fully enrolled students can take the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) during their last semester of the program. The NCE is the first step toward becoming a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in North Carolina. In addition, the post-master’s experience requirement for the NCC credential is waived, and internship hours count toward the experience requirement for the LPC credential. The NCC credential is a prerequisite for several national specialty certifications offered by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), including school counseling, clinical mental health counseling, and addictions counseling. School counseling graduates are eligible for the "M" (M.S.) or "S" (M.S. and Ed.S. dual degrees) state school counseling license. Graduates of the community counseling specialization in couple and family counseling (M.S. and Ed.S. dual degrees) qualify for the National Academy for Certified Family Therapist (NACFT) credential. Preparation for American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) membership (see Departmental secretary for additional information) and for the Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in North Carolina also is available.
Recent graduates of the program have accepted positions in diverse settings similar to the breadth of internships available for students. The interest and talents of the students have served as the major criteria for determining the type of internship and employment obtained.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, doctoral applicants are required to have graduated from a master’s program in counseling or acceptable equivalent that is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. They also may present evidence of an appropriate degree from a regional accredited university. (CACREP requirements for a master’s program are needed; if missing, these are corequisites for admission.)
Applicants to all graduate counseling programs should have vocational goals compatible with the selected program and subspecialty.
Program standards are competitive and not all applicants may be admitted. Preference is given to students desiring full-time study.
Post-Master’s Certificates in Counseling
Post-Master’s Certificate programs are designed to meet practicing counselors’ needs for professional development, in response to advances and greater specialization in the profession.
The curriculum for each Certificate is based on national accreditation standards, competency statements, and/or certification standards for each of the areas. Each Certificate consists of 12-24 semester hours of required course work, including internship requirements. Internships involve a 300- to 600-hour supervised clinical experience across one or two semesters in an appropriate setting. In addition, co-requisite hours may be required for students whose Master’s degree was not completed in a CACREP-accredited counseling program. Prerequisite courses and Certificate courses are usually offered during morning and afternoon hours. Typically, students can complete a program in three semesters; students have five academic years to complete a program.
Admission Requirements for Gerontological, School, and Couple and Family Counseling
Applications are reviewed during the weeks preceding the start of classes for fall and spring semesters. Completed applications should be submitted no later than four months before the review period. In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, applicants should indicate the Certificate of interest and submit a resume and a personal statement, including personal and professional qualifications and professional goals relevant to the Certificate. All applicants should consult with the Department of Counseling and Educational Development for additions to the above requirements.
Admission Requirements for Advanced School Counseling
In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, applicants should submit a complete vita/resume, a statement of professional goals in applying for this certificate, a copy of the school counseling license, and a letter of endorsement from current principal or other school administrator.
A cohort model is used in the PMC in advanced school counseling. The application deadline is December 1; cohorts begin each spring semester. Applications remain active for 1 year; if not accepted for one cohort, the application is considered for the next cohort.
Requirements for the Master of Science in Counseling
The Department of Counseling and Educational Development offers a graduate program of study leading to a 54 hour Master of Science degree.
Community Counseling Concentration
Required Core Areas
Human Growth and Development (3 hours as advised)
Counseling individuals at all developmental levels, e.g., CED 612 Developmental Counseling (3)
Social and Cultural Diversity (3 hours as advised)
Counseling in a multicultural and diverse society, e.g., CED 605 Counseling Diverse Populations (3)
Professional Core (18 hours as advised)
CED 610 Helping Relationships (3)
CED 620 Counseling Theories and Practice (3)
CED 650 Group Counseling Theory and Practice (3)
CED 669 Career Development (3)
CED 678 Professional Orientation (3)
CED 682 Application of Measurement and Clinical Appraisal Techniques (3)
Research (3 hours as advised)
Research methods used in counseling practice, ethical and legal considerations in counseling research, e.g., CED 611 The Counselor as Scientist-Practitioner (3)
Specialized and Environmental Curricular Studies (9 hours as advised)
(Prerequisite: A course in abnormal behavior.)
Nine (9) hours, as advised, in one of the following areas (see departmental program planner for specific courses):
Child and youth settings
Community settings
Employment settings
Family settings
Older adult settings
Organizational development/business and industrial settings
Public offender settings
Substance abuse settings
Sports counseling settings (Students should meet with faculty in Exercise and Sport Science to plan course of study.)
Supervised Practica and Internships (12 hours)
Twelve (12) hours of counseling internship across two (2) semesters, plus practicum experiences across the curriculum as required in the Schedule of Courses.
CED 653 Practicum in Counseling (1)
CED 680a, 680b Counseling Internship (6) (6)
Curricular Electives (3-6 hours)
Under advisement, a student will select from courses in Required Core Areas.
Collateral Expertise
A student must demonstrate satisfactory performance in professional practice. This requirement is satisfied by successfully completing practicum and internship requirements.
Comprehensive Examination
Please consult with Departmental office for dates of this examination.
Gerontological Counseling Concentration
The gerontological counseling program follows the basic plan of study for the community counseling program except that in addition to acquiring knowledge concerning community counseling, students complete specialized study under advisement and internships in settings where they can work directly with older persons.
Student Development in Higher Education Concentration
Required Core Areas
Human Growth and Development (3 hours as advised)
Counseling individuals at all developmental levels, e.g., CED 612 Developmental Counseling (3)
Social and Cultural Diversity (3 hours as advised)
Counseling in a multicultural and diverse society, e.g., CED 605 Counseling Diverse Populations (3)
Professional Core (18 hours as advised)
CED 610 Helping Relationships (3)
CED 620 Counseling Theories and Practice (3)
CED 650 Group Counseling Theory and Practice (3)
CED 669 Career Development (3)
CED 678 Professional Orientation (3)
CED 682 Application of Measurement and Clinical Appraisal Techniques (3)
Research (3 hours as advised)
Research methods used in counseling practice, ethical and legal considerations in counseling research, e.g., CED 611 The Counselor as Scientist-Practitioner (3)
Specialized and Environmental Curricular Studies (9 hours as advised)
Nine (9) hours, as advised, in student development in higher education (see departmental program planner for specific courses).
Supervised Practica and Internships (12 hours)
Twelve (12) hours of counseling internship across two (2) semesters, plus practicum experiences across the curriculum as required in the Schedule of Courses.
CED 653 Practicum in Counseling (1)
CED 680a, 680b Counseling Internship (6) (6)
Curricular Electives (3-6 hours)
Under advisement, a student will select from courses in Required Core Areas.
Collateral Expertise
A student must demonstrate satisfactory performance in professional practice. This requirement is satisfied by successfully completing practicum and internship requirements.
Comprehensive Examination
Please consult with departmental office for dates of this examination.
School Counseling Concentration
Required Core Areas
Human Growth and Development (3 hours as advised)
Counseling individuals at all developmental levels, e.g., CED 612 Developmental Counseling (3)
Social and Cultural Diversity (3 hours as advised)
Counseling in a multicultural and diverse society, e.g., CED 605 Counseling Diverse Populations (3)
Professional Core (18 hours as advised)
CED 610 Helping Relationships (3)
CED 620 Counseling Theories and Practice (3)
CED 650 Group Counseling Theory and Practice (3)
CED 669 Career Development (3)
CED 678 Professional Orientation (3)
CED 682 Application of Measurement and Clinical Appraisal Techniques (3)
Research (3 hours as advised)
Research methods used in counseling practice, ethical and legal considerations in counseling research, e.g., CED 611 The Counselor as Scientist-Practitioner (3)
Specialized and Environmental Curricular Studies (9 hours as advised)
Nine (9) hours, as advised, in one of the following areas (see departmental program planner for specific courses):
Elementary and Middle School
Secondary School
Supervised Practica and Internships (12 hours)
Twelve (12) hours of school counseling internship across two (2) semesters, plus practicum experiences across the curriculum as required in the Schedule of Courses. Students who do not hold Standard Professional I (initial) Teaching Licensure must also enroll in CED 677 School Certification, as a corequisite.
CED 653 Practicum in Counseling (1)
CED 680a, 680b Counseling Internship (6) (6)
Curricular Electives (3-6 hours)
Under advisement, a student will select from courses in Required Core Areas.
Collateral Expertise
A student must demonstrate satisfactory performance in professional practice. This requirement is satisfied by successfully completing practicum and internship requirements.
Comprehensive Examination
Please consult with departmental office for dates of this examination.
Requirements for the Master of Science / Specialist in Education in Counseling
The Department of Counseling and Educational Development offers a graduate program of study leading to a 66 hour dual degree Master of Science and Specialist in Education.
The dual degree M.S. and Ed.S. sequence allows students the opportunity to achieve a level of professional attainment beyond the M.S. degree and recognition of that higher level of professional attainment by receiving the Ed.S. degree. A student admitted to the dual degree program will be awarded the M.S. and Ed.S. degrees concurrently after successful completion of a total of 66 hours of prescribed course work beyond the bachelor’s degree. Programs available include community counseling, school counseling, and student development in higher education. Also, a couple and family counseling specialization is available in conjunction with the Community Counseling Program. On average, the completion of a dual degree program takes two and one-half years.
Community Counseling Concentration
Required Core Courses
Human Growth and Development (3 hours as advised)
Counseling individuals at all developmental levels, e.g., CED 612 Developmental Counseling (3)
Social and Cultural Diversity (3 hours as advised)
Counseling in a multicultural and diverse society, e.g., CED 605 Counseling Diverse Populations (3)
Professional Core (21 hours as advised)
CED 610 Helping Relationships (3)
CED 620 Counseling Theories and Practice (3)
CED 642 Substance Abuse Counseling (3)
CED 650 Counseling Theories and Practice (3)
CED 669 Career Development (3)
CED 678 Professional Orientation (3)
CED 682 Application of Measurement and Clinical Appraisal Techniques (3)
Research (3 hours as advised)
Research methods used in counseling practice, ethical and legal considerations in counseling research, e.g., CED 611, The Counselor as Scientist-Practitioner (3)
Specialized and Environmental Curricular Studies (15 hours as advised)
(Prerequisite: A course in abnormal behavior.)
Choose one of the following nine areas as an emphasis:
Child and youth settings
Community mental health settings
Employment settings
Family settings
Older adult settings
Organizational development/business and industrial settings
Public offender settings
Substance abuse settings
Sports counseling settings (Students should meet with faculty in Exercise and Sport Science to plan course of study.)
Supervised Practica and Internships (12 hours)
Twelve (12) hours of counseling internship across two (2) semesters, plus practicum experiences across the curriculum as required in the Schedule of Courses.
CED 653 Practicum in Counseling (1)
CED 680a, 680b Counseling Internship (6) (6)
CED 680c, 680d Counseling Internship (6) (6)
Curricular Electives (9 hours)
Under advisement, a student will select from courses in Required Core Areas.
Collateral Expertise
A student must demonstrate satisfactory performance in professional practice. This requirement is satisfied by successfully completing practicum and internship requirements.
Comprehensive Examination
Please consult with departmental office for dates of this examination.
Couple and Family Counseling concentration
This program requires that students follow the basic plan of study for community counseling but with specialized studies in marriage and family counseling. Students in Marriage and Family Counseling enroll in specialized course work to include CED 690 Counselors Working with Families, and CED 691 Advanced Clinical Topics in Couples and Family Counseling/Therapy, and internships in family counseling. Other marriage and family course work is selected under advisement.
Gerontological Counseling concentration
The gerontological counseling program is available through enrollment in the combined M.S. and Ed.S. degree. The course of study follows the basic plan of study for the community counseling degree but includes specialized course work in gerontological counseling, which is selected under advisement.
Student Development in Higher Education concentration
Required Core Areas
Human Growth and Development (3 hours as advised)
Counseling individuals at all developmental levels, e.g., CED 612 Developmental Counseling (3)
Social and Cultural Diversity (3 hours as advised)
Counseling in a multicultural and diverse society, e.g., CED 605 Counseling Diverse Populations (3)
Professional Core (21 hours as advised)
CED 610 Helping Relationships (3)
CED 620 Counseling Theories and Practice (3)
CED 642 Substance Abuse Counseling (3)
CED 650 Group Counseling Theories and Practice (3)
CED 669 Career Development (3)
CED 678 Professional Orientation (3)
CED 682 Application of Measurement and Clinical Appraisal Techniques (3)
Research (3 hours as advised)
Research methods used in counseling practice, ethical and legal considerations in counseling research, e.g., CED 611 The Counselor as Scientist-Practitioner (3)
Specialized and Environmental Curricular Studies (15 hours as advised)
Selections are to be made under advisement.
Supervised Practica and Internships (12 hours)
Twelve (12) hours of counseling internship across two (2) semesters, plus practicum experiences across the curriculum as required in the Schedule of Courses.
CED 653 Practicum in Counseling (1)
CED 680a, 680b Counseling Internship (6) (6)
CED 680c, 680d Counseling Internship (6) (6)
Curricular Electives (9 hours)
Under advisement, a student will select from courses in Required Core Areas.
Collateral Expertise
A student must demonstrate satisfactory performance in professional practice. This requirement is satisfied by successfully completing practicum and internship requirements.
Comprehensive Examination
Please consult with departmental office for dates of this examination.
School Counseling concentration
Required Core Areas
Human Growth and Development (3 hours as advised)
Counseling individuals at all developmental levels, e.g., CED 612 Developmental Counseling (3)
Social and Cultural Diversity (3 hours as advised)
Counseling in a multicultural and diverse society, e.g., CED 605 Counseling Diverse Populations (3)
Professional Core (21 hours as advised)
CED 610 Helping Relationships (3)
CED 620 Counseling Theories and Practice (3)
CED 642 Substance Abuse Counseling (3)
CED 650 Group Counseling Theories and Practice (3)
CED 669 Career Development (3)
CED 678 Professional Orientation (3)
CED 682 Application of Measurement and Clinical Appraisal Techniques (3)
Research (3 hours as advised)
Research methods used in counseling practice, ethical and legal considerations in counseling research, e.g., CED 611 The Counselor as Scientist-Practitioner (3)
Specialized and Environmental Curricular Studies (15 hours as advised)
Twelve (12) hours in either elementary and middle school or secondary school are needed. Specific course selections are made under advisement.
Elementary and middle school
Secondary school
Supervised Practica and Internships (12 hours)
Twelve (12) hours of school counseling internship across two (2) semesters, plus practicum experiences across the curriculum as required in the Schedule of Courses.
CED 653 Practicum in Counseling (1)
CED 680a, 680b Counseling Internship (6) (6)
CED 680c, 680d Counseling Internship (6) (6)
Curricular Electives (9 hours)
Under advisement, a student will select from courses in Required Core Areas.
Collateral Expertise
A student must demonstrate satisfactory performance in professional practice. This requirement is satisfied by successfully completing practicum and internship requirements.
Comprehensive Examination
Please consult with departmental office for dates of this examination.
Requirements for the Post-Master’s Certificate
Corequisite hours are required for students whose Master’s degree was not completed in a CACREP-accredited counseling program. Students need to enroll in regular department courses in order to fulfill these corequisites. Corequisite courses and Certificate courses typically are offered during the morning and afternoon hours.
Couple and Family Counseling (21 hours)
Internship involves a 300-hour supervised experience across one semester in an appropriate setting.
Required Course Work
| CED 690¹ | Counselors Working with Families (3) |
| *CED 691¹ | Advanced Clinical Topics in Couple and Family Counseling/Therapy (3) |
| *CED 691 | Advanced Clinical Topics in Couple and Family Counseling/Therapy (3) |
| CED 680c | Counseling Internship (6 - marriage and family counseling setting) |
*CED 691 must be taken twice as a required course and may be repeated for credit as an elective course when the topic varies. CED 691 may be repeated for up to 12 hours credit.
¹Denotes courses that must be completed successfully before a student can enroll in internship.
Electives
A minimum of two electives (6 semester hours), selected under advisement, must be completed.
Note: Some counseling courses have a one-hour corequisite counseling practicum; hours for that practicum do not count towards the 18 hours required for the Certificate.
Gerontological Counseling (18 hours)
Internship involves a 300-hour supervised experience across one semester in an appropriate setting.
Required Course Work
| CED 672¹ | Counseling for Middle and Later Life (3) |
| CED 680c | Internship (6 - gerontological counseling setting) |
¹Denotes courses that must be completed successfully before a student can enroll in internship.
Electives
A minimum of three electives (9 semester hours), selected under advisement, must be completed.
Note: Some counseling courses have a one-hour corequisite counseling practicum; hours for that practicum do not count towards the 18 hours required for the Certificate.
Internships involve a 600-hour supervised experience across two semesters in an appropriate setting.
Required Course Work - Elementary/Middle School
| CED 648¹ | Foundations of School Counseling (3) |
| *CED 677 | School Certification (3 - taken in conjunction with CED 648) or CED 653 Practicum in Counseling (1) |
| CED 641 | Counseling Children (3) |
| CED 680c | Counseling Internship (6 - school counseling setting) |
| CED 680d | Counseling Internship (6 - school counseling setting) |
| SES 540¹ | Introduction to Exceptional Individuals (3) |
Required Course Work - Secondary School
| CED 648 | Foundations of School Counseling (3) |
| *CED 677 | School Certification (3 - taken in conjunction with CED 648) or CED 653 Practicum in Counseling (1) |
| CED 671 | Understanding and Counseling Adolescents (3) |
| CED 680c | Counseling Internship (6 - school counseling setting) |
| CED 680d | Counseling Internship (6 - school counseling setting) |
| SES 540 | Introduction to Exceptional Individuals (3) |
*These courses do not count towards the 18 hours required for the Certificate.
¹Denotes courses that must be completed successfully before a student can enroll in internship.
Electives
A minimum of one elective (3 semester hours), selected under advisement, must be completed.
Note: Some counseling courses have a one-hour corequisite counseling practicum; hours for that practicum do not count towards the 18 hours required for the Certificate.
Note: This Certificate would be classified as a licensure-only program at the graduate level.
Advanced School Counseling (12 hours)
The Department of Counseling and Educational Development offers an online advanced school counseling certificate designed to allow fully licensed, practicing school counselors with at least 2 years experience as a school
counselor to move from the "M" level license to the "S" level license. All students take the required 12 hours of coursework.
CED 661 Group Counseling in Schools (3)
CED 662 Multicultural Considerations in School Counseling (3)
CED 663 School Counselors as Consultants in Educational Settings (3)
CED 664 Advanced Contemporary Topics in School Counseling (3)
Requirements for the Doctor of Education or Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling
The Department of Counseling and Educational Development offers a graduate program of study leading to the Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree. The Ph.D. and Ed.D. programs require a minimum of 60 semester hours beyond the master’s or, for those students entering the program in the M.S./Ph.D. enrollment option, a minimum of 108 semester hours beyond the baccalaureate degree. Students enrolling in the M.S./Ph.D. option must hold an appropriate baccalaureate degree combined with superior ability and a high level of motivation and dedication to learning. After completing the M.S. degree, M.S./Ph.D. students continue study toward the Ph.D. contingent on strong progress throughout their previous course work. Because entry-level (master’s level) preparation programs vary, the doctoral program requirements are cumulative from the baccalaureate degree for entering Ph.D. students who have completed a master’s degree program at another institution. The doctoral program focuses on developing professional competencies of the student through advanced study of theory and practice of counseling as it relates to research, the behavioral sciences, and supervision.
Required Core Areas
Human Growth and Development
Counseling individuals at all developmental levels (prerequisite).
Social and Cultural Diversity
Counseling in a multicultural and diverse society (prerequisite).
Professional Core (15 hours required)
CED 756 Advanced Counseling Theory and Practice (3)
CED 760 Seminar: Consultation in Human Service Settings (3)
CED 774 Career Counseling (3)
CED 777a Seminar in Counseling: Clinical Assessment (3)
CED 781a Counseling Internship Supervision (3)
Cognate (12 hours as advised)
To be selected under advisement from social and behavioral sciences.
Specialized and Environmental Curricular Studies (minimum 3 hours)
Course work in this area focuses on the institution or agency setting in which the student plans to specialize (i.e., community counseling, marriage and family counseling, gerontological counseling, student development in higher education, or school counseling). Courses are selected from listings under the program or one of its relevant specializations.
Community Counseling
Child and youth settings
Community mental health settings
Employment settings
Family settings
Older adult settings
Organizational development/business and industrial settings
Public offender settings
Substance abuse settings
Sports counseling settings (students should meet with faculty in Exercise and Sport Science to plan course of study.)
Student Development in Higher Education
School Counseling
Elementary and middle school
Secondary school
Supervised Practica and Internships (12 hours)
Twelve (12) hours of counseling internship across two (2) semesters, plus practicum experiences across the curriculum as required in the Schedule of Courses/prerequisite of 600 hours of internship plus practicum.
CED 653 Practicum in Counseling (1)
CED 780a, 780b Advanced Counseling Internship (6) (6)
CED 781b Counseling Supervision (3)
Research Techniques (15 hours above the M.S. level)
Curricular Electives (3-6 hours)
Under advisement, a student will select from courses in Required Core Areas.
Collateral Expertise
A student must demonstrate satisfactory performance in professional practice. This requirement is satisfied by successfully completing practicum and internship. Additionally, it is expected that students will successfully complete CED 757 Internship in University Teaching in Counseling and/or CED 781b Counseling Supervision.
Comprehensive Examination
Requires consultation with major advisor concerning format and dates of this examination.
Dissertation (12 hours)
It is expected that doctoral students will be continuously enrolled in course work until graduation. Students will maintain continuous enrollment after course work has been completed by enrollment in CED 775 Directed Doctoral Research.
CED Counseling and Educational Development Courses
| 506 | Institutes in Education (1-3) |
| Practicum or workshop experiences to focus on issues, problems, or approaches in the profession. Students may apply no more than 3 hours of this course to any degree program. (Graded on S-U basis) | |
| 574 | Contemporary Topics in Counseling (3:3) |
| Course designed to study issues, problems, or new approaches in helping relationships. Emphasis is placed on current topics. | |
| 589 | Experimental Course |
| This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings. | |
| 602 | Student Development in Higher Education (3:3) |
| Pr. or coreq. 610 or permission of instructor. Coreq. 653 Study of development services. Areas such as admissions, orientation, career counseling, academic advising, student activities, housing, and financial aid are reviewed. (Formerly CED 579. Students who took this course as CED 579 are not eligible to take CED 602 and receive credit.) | |
| 603 | The American College Student (3:3) |
| Pr. 602 or permission of instructor Overview of the postsecondary student; academic characteristics, socioeconomic background, finances, self-concept, interests, peer-group influences, personality characteristics, developmental tasks, and reasons for attending college, reactions to college, choice of vocation, major field of study, freedom and authority, educational and occupational aspirations, and dropouts. | |
| 605 | Counseling Diverse Populations (3:3) |
| Pr. or coreq. 610 and counseling major. Coreq. 653 Examination of substantive and theoretical issues concerning counseling diverse populations. Includes study of counseling issues relevant to race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and other diversity topics. (Formerly CED 505. Students who took this course as CED 505 are not eligible to take CED 605 and receive credit.) | |
| 610 | Helping Relationships (3:3) |
| Coreq. for counseling majors 653 Fundamental principles of providing a helping relationship through counseling and interviewing are integrated in a conceptual framework for subsequent professional studies in counseling and guidance. Personal and professional development through skills training in techniques. | |
| 611 | The Counselor as Scientist-Practitioner (3:3) |
| Pr. counseling major Ways in which counselors can demonstrate accountability in a broad range of settings and from a variety of theoretical perspectives. | |
| 612 | Developmental Counseling (3:3) |
| Pr. 610, 620; counseling major. Pr. or Coreq. human development/developmental psychology or equivalent or permission of instructor. Coreq. 653 Developmental theories and processes of individuals, families, and groups form the basis for understanding and applying techniques of developmental assessment and intervention. Cognitive-developmental approaches are emphasized. | |
| 620 | Counseling Theories and Practice (3:3) |
| Pr. 610 and counseling major. Coreq. 653 Basic understanding of various counseling theories, procedures, and techniques. Practice in these areas will lead to a clearer understanding of student’s own counseling technique. | |
| 640 | Research Practicum in Counseling and Personnel Services (3:3) |
| Pr. ERM 617, ERM 604, or equivalent courses Data-based research problems of special interest in counseling and development. Work must demonstrate the ability to organize and conduct a research project. | |
| 641 | Counseling Children (3:3) |
| Pr. 610, 620, and/or permission of instructor. Coreq. 653 Case conceptualization and intervention strategies for working with young children in school and community settings, with an emphasis on play therapy and behavioral interventions. (Formerly CED 576. Students who took this course as CED 576 are not eligible to take CED 641 and receive credit.) | |
| 642 | Substance Abuse Counseling (3:3) |
| Pr. or Coreq. 610 or permission of instructor. Coreq. 653 Counseling intervention strategies related to prevention, substance use, abuse and dependency will be emphasized. Etiology, assessment, and professional counseling concerns discussed. | |
| 644 | Counseling in Community Settings (3:3) |
| Pr. or coreq. 610; counseling major. Coreq. 653 Theoretical and applied information for counselors working in community settings. Explores mental health counseling delivery systems and various counseling procedures and techniques related to community counseling. | |
| 645 | Mental Health Issues for Genetic Counselors (3:3) |
| Pr. matriculation to fourth semester of the M.S. in genetic counseling Overview of mental health-related theories and constructs relevant to genetic counseling. Development of interviewing skills and strategies. Focus on professional self-awareness, with emphasis on demands of professional practice. | |
| 647b | Consultation in Counselor Education: Theory and Process (3:3) |
| Pr. 610 and counseling major. Coreq. 653 Skill development in consultation. Intended for master’s degree students in counseling and development. | |
| 648 | Foundations of School Counseling (3:3) |
| Pr. or coreq. 610 and counseling major. Coreq. 653 The role and functions of school counselors, including their work with students, teachers, administrators, and parents, as well as their complimentary relationships with other student services personnel. | |
| 650 | Group Counseling Theory and Practice (3:3) |
| Pr. 610, 620, and counseling major. Coreq. 653 Develop understanding and skills in the theory and practice of group work, the relationship of group activities to counseling, and fundamental group counseling techniques. | |
| 653 | Practicum in Counseling (1:1) |
| Pr. counseling major Skill development and application of theory to practice in counseling, assessment and consultation through supervised work with clients in a laboratory setting. (Graded on S-U basis) | |
| 661 | Group Counseling in Schools (3:3) |
| Pr. admission to the Post-Master’s Certificate Program in Advanced School Counseling Practical considerations and approaches to developing and implementing group counseling experiences in K-12 schools. | |
| 662 | Multicultural Considerations in School Counseling (3:3) |
| Pr. admission to the Post-Master’s Certificate Program in Advanced School Counseling Influence of diversity on the student’s role as school counselor. Racial identity, self-awareness, diversity knowledge, and multicultural counseling skills. | |
| 663 | School Counselors as Consultants in Educational Settings (3:3) |
| Pr. admission to the Post-Master’s Certificate Program in Advanced School Counseling Consultation methods for school counselors working with parents and teachers in a collaborative, strength-based approach. Strategies for improving student interaction in educational settings. | |
| 664 | Advanced Contemporary Topics in School Counseling (3:3) |
| Pr. admission to the Post-Master’s Certificate Program in Advanced School Counseling Current topics affecting school counselors: the impact of leadership and advocacy, the ASCA National Model, and ethics and legal issues. | |
| 669 | Career Development (3:3) |
| Pr. 610, 620, and counseling major Coreq. 653 Theories and research in career development and the application of counseling and guidance materials and procedures to career development. | |
| 671 | Understanding and Counseling Adolescents (3:3) |
| Pr. or coreq. 610 or permission of instructor. Coreq. 653 Contemporary adolescence; theories of psycho-social, cognitive, emotional and moral development, combined with selective readings on adolescent problems, and evaluating the implications of these ideas for developing more effective approaches in working with adolescent youth. | |
| 672 | Counseling for Middle and Later Life (3:3) |
| Pr. or coreq. 610; permission of instructor. Coreq. 653 Theories of middle and late-life development and counseling theories are integrated to develop understanding of persons in middle and later life and for selecting appropriate counseling interventions to meet their needs. | |
| 673 | Group Process and Leadership (3:3) |
| Pr. 610, 620, 650, and/or permission of instructor. Coreq. 653 Develop advanced understanding and skills related to group leadership, group process and dynamics, and structured interventions appropriate to groups in a variety of settings. | |
| 676a-g | Organization and Administration of Student Development Services (3:3) |
| Pr. 602; counseling major Organizing and administering student development services for postsecondary institutions of varying types and sizes; process and function of management in student development, student financial aid, student union programming and management, residential life, admissions, career counseling and placement, student development services. | |
| 677 | School Certification (3:3) |
| Required of all counselor education students who wish to be certified as public school counselors but lack a North Carolina Class Standard Professional I Teacher’s Certificate. Includes seminar classes and a minimum of seventy-five (75) clock hours of supervised experiences conducted in public school settings. (Graded on S-U basis) | |
| 678 | Professional Orientation (3:3) |
| Pr. counseling major Goals and objectives of professional organizations, codes of ethics, legal considerations, standards of preparation, certification, licensing, and role identity of counselor and other personnel services specialists. | |
| 680a-d | Counseling Internship (6:0:20) |
| Pr. advanced standing and recommendation by the major professor On-the-job experience for counselors totaling a minimum of 600 hours over a one-year period. (Graded on S-U basis) | |
| 682 | Application of Measurement and Clinical Appraisal Techniques (3:3) |
| Pr. counseling major. Coreq. 653 Practical experience in administering and interpreting evaluative techniques of appraisal. | |
| 687 | Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling (3:3) |
| Pr. 610, 644 and counseling major. Coreq. 653 Provides the skills needed to diagnose accurately and effectively and to develop a comprehensive treatment plan. Strong emphasis on understanding and evaluating the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. | |
| 688 | Contemporary Problems Seminar (1-3) |
| Pr. advanced master’s or doctoral standing, or permission of instructor Specific course title identified each semester by subscript, e.g., Contemporary Problems Seminar; Issues in Professional Counseling. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. | |
| 690 | Counselors Working with Families (3:3) |
| Pr. 610, 620. Coreq. 653 Advanced work of counselors who work with families and are interested in school age children. Clinical skills including assessment, treatment planning, and skills and techniques. | |
| 691 | Advanced Clinical Topics in Couple and Family Counseling/Therapy (3:3) |
| Pr. 690 or permission of instructor. Coreq. 653 Advanced seminar in the scientific foundations for practice of couple and family counseling/therapy. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. | |
| 692 | Independent Study (1-4) |
| Pr. permission of instructor Guided readings, research, and individual project work under direction of a staff member. | |
| 711 | Experimental Course |
| This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to Course Schedule for current offerings. | |
| 756 | Advanced Counseling Theory and Practice (3:3) |
| Pr. 610, 620, doctoral standing, or permission of instructor. Coreq. 653 | |
| In-depth study and supervised experiences. Focused upon one or more theoretical approaches to counseling. Extends student’s understanding of the theoretical basis and develops competence in techniques. | |
| 757 | Internship in University Teaching in Counseling (3:3) |
| Pr. permission of instructor Supervised teaching in the area of counseling and development in a college or university setting. | |
| 760 | Seminar: Consultation in Human Service Settings (3:3) |
| Pr. doctoral standing or permission of instructor. Coreq. 653 Theory, research, and skill development in consultation. Intended for doctoral students who plan to work in educational and human service settings. | |
| 774 | Career Counseling (3:3) |
| Pr. 669 or permission of instructor. Coreq. 653 Interrelationships between career development theories and counseling theories. Career guidance procedures and materials applicable across the life span; supervised practice with their use in career counseling is provided. | |
| 775 | Directed Doctoral Research (3) |
| Pr. advanced doctoral standing or permission of instructor Individual work on research problems consisting of collection, analysis, critical review, integration, and interpretation of research literature on a topic. May be repeated for credit. | |
| 777a-d | Seminar in Counseling (3:3) |
| Pr. advanced doctoral standing in counselor education and recommendation of doctoral adviser. Contemporary issues and trends, relevant research, professional problems, and the individual needs and interests of enrolled students. Second semester (777b) on student research and the identification and preparation of doctoral dissertation studies. | |
| 780a-d | Advanced Counseling Internship (6:0:20) |
| Pr. 756 or 774 In-depth supervised field experience for advanced doctoral students in counselor education. Concentrated practice in individual, group, family, and/or consultation modes of counseling with individual faculty supervision in selected clinical settings. (Graded on S-U basis) | |
| 781a-e | Counseling Supervision (3:3) |
| Pr. advanced doctoral standing and recommendation by the major professor Counseling supervision theories, models, interventions, and relationship issues; ethical and legal considerations. Didactic and/or supervised experiences. (781b-d graded on S-U basis) | |
| 799 | Dissertation (1-12) |
| Individual direction in the development and execution of a doctoral dissertation. | |
| 802 | Dissertation Extension (1-3) |
| 803 | Research Extension (1-3) |