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Master of Science in Counseling Studies
School of Human Services
General Counseling Studies specialization
An advanced degree in counseling can be the credential you need to land higher-level human services positions. This non-clinical, online master's program in Counseling Studies is designed for professionals in the counseling, psychology, or sociology fields who wish to advance their careers, and for those wishing to enter the human services profession. It offers a broad base of course work designed to provide a strong foundation in counseling theory and techniques, with a particular focus on serving diverse populations. People who choose this specialization are often interested in pursuing managerial or director-level positions in human services settings, or in continuing into a doctoral program. This specialization is not designed to meet licensure requirements for the counseling professions.
Total Program:
48
quarter credits
Up to 12 quarter credits may be transferred into this program
Next Start Date: December 7, 2009
Credit:
$423
78% of our learners receive aid.
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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- CST5003 - Survey of Research in Human Development and Behavior
- CST5006 - Survey of Research Methodology
- CST5315 - Professional and Scientific Ethics
- CST5318 - Scope of Human Services
- CST5334 - Ethnic and Cultural Awareness
Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- CST5108 - Foundations of Addictive and Compulsive Behavior
- CST5214 - Theories of Personality
- CST5221 - Mental Health Counseling
- CST5237 - Counseling and Guidance in Diverse Populations
- CST5990 - Counseling Studies Integrative Project*
Two Elective Courses
- Choose any graduate courses.
Review of this specialization is pending in AZ, FL, and ND.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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