The Graduate School Bulletin
Department of Counseling and Educational Development
228 Curry Building
(336) 334-3434
http://www.uncg.edu/ced
Graduate Programs:
Master of Science (MS) in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, College Counseling and Student Development, or School Counseling concentration, 60 hours
Master of Science (MS) in Counseling, Clinical Mental Heatlh Counseling/Couple and Family Counseling concentration, 66 hours
Master of Science and Specialist in Education dual degree (MS/EdS) in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Couple and Family Counseling, College Counseling and Student Development, or School Counseling concentration, 72 hours
Post-Master's Certificates: Couple and Family Counseling, 21 hours; Gerontological Counseling, 18 hours; School Counseling, 27 hours, Advanced School Counseling, 12 hours
Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling and Counselor Education, 82-88 hours
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counseling and Counselor Education, 80-88 hours
Admissions Information
Graduate Faculty
CED Courses
Graduate Faculty
Professors
James M. Benshoff, PhD, NCC, ACS, LPC, Group counseling and process, teaching and technology, globalization of counseling, leadership and consultation, counseling supervision, student development in higher education.
L. DiAnne Borders, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, Counseling supervision, mentoring new and future counselor educators, adoptive families (including trans-cultural adoptive families), ethics, school counseling.
Craig S. Cashwell, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, Spirituality in counseling, couples counseling, counseling children and adolescents, counseling skills development, accreditation in counselor education, supervision.
Jane E. Myers, PhD, LPC, NCC, NCGC, Developmental counseling and wellness over the lifespan, mid-life and aging issues, Adlerian counseling, assessment, counselor education and supervision.
J. Scott Young, PhD, LPC, NCC, The interface of spirituality, religion, and the counseling process; experiential approaches to counseling; the use of art in counseling; community-based counseling (Chair of Department).
Associate Professors
Todd F. Lewis, PhD, LPC, NCC, 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.
José A. Villalba, PhD, NCC, LSCNC, Elementary school counseling, multicultural counseling, psychoeducational group process, counselor preparation issues, non-migrant Latino children and families in rural, burgeoning settings.
Kelly L. Wester, PhD, LPC, NCC, Self-injurious behaviors, research integrity and the responsible conduct of research,
Assistant Professors
Laura Gonzalez, PhD, NCC, College student development, college level choice/educational progress of Latino students, multiculturalism in counseling.
Erik M. Hines, PhD, Parental involvement, African American male student academic achievement, college readiness and post-secondary opportunities for K-12 minority students, academic achievement gap, issues in school counseling, data driven strategies in school counseling, urban school counseling, multicultural counseling.
Clinical Associate Professor
A. Keith Mobley, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, Community counseling, adolescence and adolescent development, wellness, men's studies.
Overview
There are three primary program areas in counselor education for which the Master’s, Specialist, and Doctorate degrees are offered: clinical mental health counseling, college counseling and student development, 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: clinical mental health counseling (MS), college counseling and student development (MS), school counseling (MS), couple and family counseling (MS), and counseling and counselor education (PhD and EdD). 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 MS degree or dual MS and EdS degrees, or the advanced PhD or EdD 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 MS and EdS 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 “S” state school counseling license. Graduates of the clinical mental health counseling specialization in couple and family counseling (MS and EdS 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.
MS - Master of Science in Counseling
The MS in Counseling requires 60 semester hours and offers concentrations in clinical mental health counseling, college counseling and student development, and school counseling. The MS in Counseling with a specialization in couple and family counseling requires 66 semester hours.
Application and Admission
In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, applicants must submit a current resume/vita and a personal statement by February 15 to be considered for Fall admission.
Applicants 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.
Degree Requirements
Clinical Mental 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 and Career Counseling (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 (12 hours as advised)
(Prerequisite: A course in abnormal behavior.) Twelve (12) hours, as advised, in one of the following areas (see departmental program planner for specific courses):
Child and youth settings
Clinical mental health settings
Employment 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 Kinesiology to plan course of study.)
Supervised Practica and Internships (18 hours)
Twelve (12) hours of counseling internship across two (2) semesters, plus three (3) hours of field practicum, three (3) hours of advanced counseling practicum, and other practicum experiences across the curriculum as required in the Schedule of Courses.
CED 653 Practicum in Counseling (1)
CED 675 Counseling Field Practicum (3)
CED 679 Advanced Counseling Practicum (3)
CED 680a, 680b Counseling Internship (6) (6)
Curricular Electives (3 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 (Capstone Experience)
Please consult with Department for dates of this examination.
COLLEGE COUNSELING AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 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 and Career Counseling (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 (18 hours)
Twelve (12) hours of counseling internship across two (2) semesters, plus three (3) hours of field practicum, three (3) hours of advanced counseling practicum, and other practicum experiences across the curriculum as required in the Schedule of Courses.
CED 653 Practicum in Counseling (1)
CED 675 Counseling Field Practicum (3)
CED 679 Advanced Counseling Practicum (3)
CED 680a, 680b Counseling Internship (6) (6)
Curricular Electives (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 (Capstone Experience)
Please consult with departmental office for dates of this examination.
COUPLE AND FAMILY COUNSELING CONCENTRATION (66 hours)
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 and Career Counseling (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 (12 hours as advised)
CED 644 Counseling in Community Settings (3)
CED 642 Substance Abuse Counseling (3)
CED 687 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling (3)
CED 690 Counselors Working with Families (3)
CED 691 Advanced Clinical Topics in Couple and Family Counseling (9)
Supervised Practica and Internships (18 hours)
Twelve (12) hours of counseling internship across two (2) semesters, plus three (3) hours of field practicum, three (3) hours of advanced counseling practicum, and other practicum experiences across the curriculum as required in the Schedule of Courses.
CED 653 Practicum in Counseling (1)
CED 675 Counseling Field Practicum (3)
CED 679 Advanced Counseling Practicum (3)
CED 680a, 680b Counseling Internship (6) (6)
Collateral Expertise
A student must demonstrate satisfactory performance in professional practice. This requirement is satisfied by successfully completing practicum and internship requirements.
Comprehensive Examination (Capstone Experience)
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 and Career Counseling (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)
Fifteen (15) hours across elementary, middle and high school:
CED 641 Counseling Children (3)
CED 648 Foundations of School Counseling (3)
CED 671 Understanding and Counseling Adolescents (3)
CED 698 Implementing and Evaluating School Counseling Programs (3)
SES 540 Introduction to Exceptional Individuals (3)
Supervised Practica and Internships (18 hours)
Twelve (12) hours of school counseling internship across two (2) semesters, plus three (3) hours of CED 677 School Certification (counseling field practicum), three (3) hours of advanced counseling practicum and other practicum experiences across the curriculum as required in the Schedule of Courses.
CED 653 Practicum in Counseling (1)
CED 677 School Certification (3)
CED 679 Advanced Counseling Practicum (3)
CED 680a, 680b Counseling Internship (6) (6)
Collateral Expertise
A student must demonstrate satisfactory performance in professional practice. This requirement is satisfied by successfully completing practicum and internship requirements.
Comprehensive Examination (Capstone Experience)
Please consult with departmental office for dates of this examination.
MS/EDS - Master of Science / Specialist in Education in Counseling
The dual degree MS and EdS in Counseling sequence allows students the opportunity to achieve a level of professional attainment beyond the MS degree and recognition of that higher level of professional attainment by receiving the EdS degree. A student admitted to the dual degree program will be awarded the MS and EdS degrees concurrently after successful completion of all prescribed course work beyond the bachelor's degree.
Concentrations are offered in clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, and college counseling and student development. Also, a couple and family counseling specialization is available in conjunction with the clinical mental health program. All concentrations require 72 semester hours.
On average, the completion of a dual degree program takes two and one-half years.
Application and Admission
In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, applicants must submit a current resume/vita and a personal statement by February 15 to be considered for Fall admission.
Applicants 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.
Degree Requirements
CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH 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 Group Counseling Theory and Practice (3)
CED 669 Career Development and Career Counseling (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 (18 hours as advised)
(Prerequisite: A course in abnormal behavior.) Choose one of the following nine areas as an emphasis:
Child and youth settings
Clinical mental health settings
Employment 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 Kinesiology to plan course of study.)
Supervised Practica and Internships (18 hours)
Twelve (12) hours of counseling internship across two (2) semesters, plus three (3) hours of field practicum, three (3) hours of advanced counseling practicum and other practicum experiences across the curriculum as required in the Schedule of Courses.
CED 653 Practicum in Counseling (1)
CED 675 Counseling Field Practicum (3)
CED 679 Advanced Counseling Practicum (3)
CED 680a, 680b Counseling Internship (6) (6)
CED 680c, 680d Counseling Internship (6) (6)
Curricular Electives (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 (Capstone Experience)
Please consult with departmental office for dates of this examination.
COUPLE AND FAMILY COUNSELING CONCENTRATION
The couple and family counseling program requires that students follow the basic plan of study for clinical mental health counseling but with specialized studies in couple and family counseling. Students in couple and family counseling enroll in specialized course work to include CED 690 Counselors Working with Families, CED 691 Advanced Clinical Topics in Couples and Family Counseling/Therapy, and internships in family counseling. Other couple and family counseling course work 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 Theory and Practice (3)
CED 669 Career Development and Career Counseling (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 (18 hours)
Twelve (12) hours of counseling internship across two (2) semesters, plus three (3) hours of field practicum, three (3) hours of advanced counseling practicum, and other practicum experiences across the curriculum as required in the Schedule of Courses.
CED 653 Practicum in Counseling (1)
CED 675 Counseling Field Practicum (3)
CED 679 Advanced Counseling Practicum (3)
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 (Capstone Experience)
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 Theory and Practice (3)
CED 669 Career Development and Career Counseling (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)
Fifteen (15) hours across elementary, middle and high school:
CED 641 Counseling Children (3)
CED 648 Foundations of School Counseling (3)
CED 671 Understanding and Counseling Adolescents (3)
CED 698 Implementing and Evaluating School Counseling Programs (3)
SES 540 Introduction to Exceptional Individuals (3)
Supervised Practica and Internships (18 hours)
Twelve (12) hours of school counseling internship across two (2) semesters, plus three (3) hours of field practicum, three (3) hours of advanced counseling practicum, and other practicum experiences across the curriculum as required in the Schedule of Courses.
CED 653 Practicum in Counseling (1)
CED 677 School Certification (3)
CED 679 Advanced Counseling Practicum (3)
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 (Capstone Experience)
Please consult with departmental office for dates of this examination
Post-Master's Certificates
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.
Application and Admission
Post-Master's Certificate applicants must hold a Master's degree in counseling. 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.
Gerontological, School, and Couple and Family Counseling
Applications are reviewed during the weeks preceding the start of classes for fall and spring semesters. The deadline for fall admission is July 1, for spring admission, November 1; for summer admission, April 1. 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.
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.
Certificate Requirements
COUPLE AND FAMILY COUNSELING (21 hours)
Internship involves a 300-hour supervised experience across one semester in an appropriate setting.
Required Courses
CED 690 Counselors Working with Families (3)
*CED 691 Advanced Clinical Topics in Couple and Family Counseling/Therapy (9)
CED 680c Counseling Internship (6 - couple and family counseling setting)
*CED 691 must be taken three times as a required course and may be repeated for credit as an elective course when the topic varies for up to 12 hours credit.
CED 690 and CED 691 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.
GERONTOLOGICAL COUNSELING (18 hours)
Internship involves a 300-hour supervised experience across one semester in an appropriate setting.
Required Courses
CED 672 Counseling for Middle and Later Life (3)
CED 680c Internship (6 - gerontological counseling setting)
CED 672 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 Courses - Elementary/Middle 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 641 Counseling Children (3)
CED 680c Counseling Internship (6 - school counseling setting)
CED 680d Counseling Internship (6 - school counseling setting)
CED 698 Implementing and Evaluating School Counseling Programs (3)
SES 540 Introduction to Exceptional Individuals (3)
Required Courses - 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)
CED 698 Implementing and Evaluating School Counseling Programs (3)
SES 540 Introduction to Exceptional Individuals (3)
*These courses do not count towards the hours required for the Certificate.
CED 684, SES 540 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 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 online advanced school counseling certificate is 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 course work.
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)
EDD or PHD - Doctor of Education or Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling
The PhD or EdD in Counseling requires 82-88 semester hours beyond the master’s or, for those students entering the program in the MS/PhD enrollment option, a minimum of 108 semester hours beyond the baccalaureate degree. Students enrolling in the MS/PhD option must hold an appropriate baccalaureate degree combined with superior ability and a high level of motivation and dedication to learning. After completing the MS degree, MS/PhD students continue study toward the PhD 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 PhD 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.
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 prerequisites 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.
Degree Requirements
Professional Core (19 hours)
CED 756a Advanced Counseling Theory and Practice 1 (2)
CED 756b Advanced Counseling Theory and Practice 2 (2)
CED 760a Consultation in Counseling and Counselor Education (2)
CED 760b Leadership in Counseling and Counselor Education (2)
CED 777a Seminar in Counseling: Clinical Assessment (2)
CED 777c Seminar in Counseling: Professional Orientation, Ethics, and Advocacy in Counselor Education (3)
CED 781a Counseling Supervision (3)
CED Elective (3)
Cognate (12 hours as advised)
To be selected under advisement.
Supervised Practica and Internships (15 hours)
CED 779 Doctoral Counseling Practicum (3)
CED 757 Internship in University Teaching in Counseling (3)
CED 780a Advanced Counseling Internship (6)
CED 781b Counseling Supervision (3)
Students who enter the doctoral program directly from their master’s program will be required to complete an additional semester of internship CED 780b.
Students may enroll in additional semester of teaching (CED 757) and supervision (CED 781c and d), assuming successful experience in prior semesters.
Research Techniques (24 hours)
CED 720a Research Apprenticeship (3)
CED 720b Research Apprenticeship (3)
CED 740 Research Practicum in Counseling (3)
CED 777b Seminar in Counseling: Research Methods in Counseling 1 (3)
CED 777d Seminar in Counseling: Research Methods in Counseling 2 (3)
ERM or STA sequence (9)
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 Contemporary College Students (3:3)
Pr. 602 or permission of instructor
Developmental tasks and processes, including cognitive, moral, emotional, career, and identity, as applied to traditional and nontraditional students and diverse populations.
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. 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 diverse 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
Examine various counseling theories, their philosophical underpinnings, techniques, cultural implications, and the relationship between theory and practice. Apply theories through case conceptualization, observations, and supervised practice.
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 counseling individuals, groups, couples, and families in these settings..
645 Mental Health Issues for Genetic Counselors (3:3)
Pr. matriculation to fourth semester of the MS 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. Coreq. liability insurance
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
Explore the influence of student diversity on the role of 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 and Career Counseling (3:3)
Pr. 610, 620, and counseling major Coreq. 653
Traditional and contemporary career development theories. Career counseling processes, techniques, and information resources. Career development influences and needs of diverse populations.
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
Overview of theories and research regarding group work, processes and dynamics, cultural influences, and group leadership in a variety of settings. Supervised experience as a group leader.
675 Counseling Field Practicum (3:1:3)
Coreq. 605, 610, 620 and 678; 602 or 644; any 653 corequisite experiences for these courses. Must have liability insurance.
Introduction to staff, structures, functions, programs, and policies of a counseling site through a minimum of 45 hours of field-based experiences and weekly supervision session on campus. (Graded on S-U basis)
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)
Coreq. liability insurance
Introduction to staff, structures, functions, programs and policies of a school counseling program through a minimum of 45 hours of field-based experiences and weekly supervision sessions on campus. (Graded on S-U basis)
678 Professional Orientation (3:3)
Pr. counseling major
History, goals, and objectives of professional organizations, codes of ethics, legal considerations, standards of preparation, certification, licensing, and role identity of counselors in various settings.
679 Advanced Counseling Practicum (3:3:6)
Pr. counseling major, 605, 610, 620, 678, and 602/644/648 and related 653 corequisites. Must have liability insurance.
Application of counseling skills, theories and multicultural competencies through a minimum of 40 direct service hours with clients in Departmental Clinic, under intense/close supervision.
680a-d Counseling Internship (6:0:20)
Pr. advanced standing and recommendation by the major professor. Coreq. liability insurance
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
Selecting, administering, and interpreting a variety of standardized and nonstandardized instruments, assessments, and appraisal techniques in various settings with diverse populations. Relevant psychometric principles and ethical/legal issues.
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. Emphasis on understanding and evaluating diagnosis with a diverse clientele.
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.
689 Global Perspectives in Counseling (6:6)
Pr. admission to CED graduate programs, successful completion of CED 610, or permission of instructor.
This course will require travel, cultural immersion, and the provision of services to members of that community, with an overarching goal of improving cultural competence and awareness as a counselor.
690 Counselors Working with Families (3:3)
Pr. 610, 620. Coreq. 653
Counseling families from family systems and multicultural theoretical perspectives. Clinical skills including assessment, treatment planning, 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 and cultural 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.
698 Implementing and Evaluating School Counseling Programs (3:3)
Pr. 648. Coreq. 641, 671, and 680.
Methods for designing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive school counseling programs, in relation to the academic, career, and personal-social development of children and adolescents.
711 Experimental Course
This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to Course Schedule for current offerings.
740 Research Practicum in Counseling and Personnel Services (3:3)
Pr. ERM 680, ERM 681, or equivalent courses
Individual data-based work on problems of special interest in counseling and development. Registration requires approval of dissertation committee chair.
756 a-b Advanced Counseling Theory and Practice (3:3)
Pr. admission to doctoral program or permission of instructor
Current status, trends, and methodological issues in research on counseling theories and practice, including selected individual, career, group, and multicultural theories and meta-theories.
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.
760a Consultation in Counseling and Counselor Education (2:2 )
Pr. doctoral standing or permission of instructor
Theory pertaining to the principles and practice of consultation in a variety of settings. Includes models, skills, issues, and ethical considerations in consultation.
760b Leadership in Counseling and Counselor Education (2:2)
Pr. 760A and doctoral standing, or permission of instructor
Theory pertaining to the principles and practice of leadership in a variety of settings. Includes models, skills, issues, and ethical considerations in leadership.
774 Advanced Career Theories and Career Counseling (3:3)
Pr. 669 or permission of instructor. Coreq. 653
In-depth analysis and application of career counseling theories to diverse populations. Critical examination of career-related constructs and research. Supervised supervision of career counseling.
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.
Research methods in counseling; clinical assessment tools and issues; contemporary issues and trends in counselor education, including professional and ethical issues and global perspectives.
779 Advanced Counseling Practicum (3:3)
Pr. full doctoral admisson
Counseling skills, multicultural competencies and applied counseling theories for 40 direct hours with actual clients under faculty supervision.
780a-d Advanced Counseling Internship (6:0:20)
Pr. 756 or 774. Coreq. liability insurance
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. 780a, advanced doctoral standing, and recommendation by the major professor. Coreq. liability insurance, CED 653 for 781a
Counseling supervision theories, models, research, interventions and skills, relationship and diversity issues; ethical and legal considerations. Didactic instruction followed by graduated 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)