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I: Foundation Courses
Area Total: 9 Credits Minimum Required |
| 511 |
Introduction to Adlerian Psychology and Child Guidance |
3 |
| 513 |
Comparative Theories |
3 |
| 515 |
Lifestyle Analysis |
3 |
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II: Courses as Required by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
Area Total: 30 Credits Minimum Required |
| 510 |
Basic Counseling Skills |
3 |
| 505 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
| 562 |
Foundations of Career Development |
3 |
| 532 |
Group Counseling & Psychopathology |
3 |
| 533 |
Clinical Assessment |
3 |
| 523 |
Multicultural Counseling |
3 |
| 504 |
Abnormal Psychology & DSM IV TR |
3 |
| 541 |
Systems of Family Therapy |
3 |
| 500 |
Research |
3 |
| 521 |
Values, Ethics and Legalities |
3 |
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III: Clinical Courses as Required by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
Area Total: 24 Credits Minimum Required |
| 533* |
Clinical Assessment |
3 |
| 514 |
Psychodynamics of Psychopathology |
3 |
| 560 |
Clinical Treatment Planning |
3 |
| 510* |
Basic Counseling Skills |
3 |
| 537 |
Advanced Counseling Skills |
3 |
| 561 |
Evaluation Methodologies |
3 |
| 521* |
Values, Ethics, and Legalities |
3 |
| 523* |
Multicultural Counseling |
3 |
| * Denotes coures taken in basic sequence II above -- Does not need to be repeated |
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IV: Pre-Degree Field Experience
Area Total: 6 Credits Minimum Required |
| 001 |
700-hour, pre-degree Field Experience (minimum of 150 hours of face to face clinical contact) -- Includes 591-594, 597 (1, 2, and 3), and 598 course sequences |
3 |
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V: Masters's Project
Area Total: 3 Credits Minimum Required |
| 599 |
Master's Project |
3 |
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60 |
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Upon completion of both the MA degree and field experience, the graduate begins post-degree supervision toward full licensure. This must take place under a Board Approved Supervisor. Total is 4,000 post-degree hours that are counseling in nature including 1,800 hours of face to face clinical contact (requirement effective August 1, 2011). Supervision requirement is 200 hours of which 100 hours minimum must be individual supervision and 100 hours maximum group supervision.
The graduate takes the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) soon after finishing the MA degree. Contact the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for information. |
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