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.
AGS #
Course Title
Prerequisites
Credits
I: Foundation Courses Area Total: 9 Credits Minimum Required
511
Introduction to Adlerian Psychology and Child Guidance
3
513
Comparative Theories
515
Lifestyle Analysis
II: Courses as Required by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy Area Total: 30 Credits Minimum Required
500
Research
504
Abnormal Psychology & DSM IV TR
505
Developmental Psychology
510
Basic Counseling Skills
521
Values, Ethics and Legalities
523
Multicultural Counseling
532
Group Counseling & Psychopathology
533
Clinical Assessment
541
Systems of Family Therapy
562
Foundations of Career Development
III: Clinical Courses as Required by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy Area Total: 24 Credits Minimum Required
510*
514
Psychodynamics of Psychopathology
521*
Values, Ethics, and Legalities
523*
533*
537
Advanced Counseling Skills
560
Clinical Treatment Planning
561
Evaluation Methodologies
* Denotes courses taken in basic sequence II above -- Does not need to be repeated
IV: Pre-Degree Field Experience 700 hours pre-degree. No fewer than 150 hours face-to-face with individuals or groups.
591- 592
Beginning Internship
½ cr each
597
Advanced Internship (must be taken 3 times)
1 cr each
Didactic Requirement
528
Individual Didactic
NC
529
Group Didactic
V: Masters's Project Area Total: 3 Credits Minimum Required
599
Master's Project
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