Advanced Education | Master of Science: Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Counseling)
Program Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses Required Before Practicum | ||
| COUN 803 | Research and Program Evaluation in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 827 | Counseling Skills Development - Residency Required | 3 |
| COUN 829 | Lifespan Human Development | 3 |
| COUN 831 | Foundations of Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 832 | Lifestyle and Career Development | 3 |
| COUN 834 | Appraisal in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 835 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 838 | Group Counseling: Theories and Procedures - Residency Required 1 | 3 |
| COUN 840 | Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 847 | Professional & Ethical Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| Courses Not Required Before Practicum | ||
| COUN 848 | Psychopathology and Diagnosis | 3 |
| COUN 849 | The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Profession | 3 |
| COUN 851 | Couples and Family Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 852 | Addictions Counseling - Residency Required | 3 |
| COUN 853 | Childhood and Adolescent Counseling - Residency Required | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Counseling Skills Development - Residency Required 2 | ||
| Advanced Group Counseling 3 | ||
| COUN 856 | Trauma and Crisis Intervention & Recovery | 3 |
| Practicum and Internship 4 | ||
| COUN 877 | Practicum: Clinical Mental Health Counseling 5 | 3 |
| COUN 893 | Internship: Clinical Mental Health Counseling 6 | 3 |
| COUN 894 | Internship II: Clinical Mental Health Counseling 6 | 3 |
| Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination | ||
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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COUN 827 Counseling Skills Development - Residency Required is a prerequisite.
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Prerequisites: COUN 827 Counseling Skills Development - Residency Required & COUN 831 Foundations of Counseling
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Prerequisites: COUN 827 Counseling Skills Development - Residency Required, COUN 831 Foundations of Counseling, & COUN 838 Group Counseling: Theories and Procedures - Residency Required
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Allow three semesters to complete your 3 hours of practicum and 6 hours of internship. Comprehensive Exams must be taken before COUN 893 Internship: Clinical Mental Health Counseling: https://www.fhsu.edu/academic/gradschl/comps/.
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100 Hours of On-Site Experience (50 Direct & 50 Indirect).
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300 Hours of On-Site Experience (150 Direct & 150 Indirect).
Licensure Information
Please visit our Licensure Information site to learn more about the State of Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) Licensure Requirements.
The following classes have an on-campus component:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 827 | Counseling Skills Development - Residency Required | 3 |
| COUN 838 | Group Counseling: Theories and Procedures - Residency Required | 3 |
| COUN 851 | Couples and Family Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 852 | Addictions Counseling - Residency Required | 3 |
| COUN 853 | Childhood and Adolescent Counseling - Residency Required | 3 |
| COUN 854 | Advanced Counseling Skills Development - Residency Required | 3 |
| COUN 855 | Advanced Group Counseling | 3 |
The following classes have a video conferencing requirement:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 847 | Professional & Ethical Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 877 | Practicum: Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 893 | Internship: Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 894 | Internship II: Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
Graduate School Graduation Requirements
All Graduate degrees1 require:
- Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
- A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
- Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
- Degree completion within 8 years.
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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| COUN 831 | Foundations of Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 827 | Counseling Skills Development - Residency Required | 3 |
| COUN 829 | Lifespan Human Development | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| COUN 803 | Research and Program Evaluation in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 834 | Appraisal in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 835 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Directed Choices | 6 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| Directed Choices | 9 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Directed Choices | 9 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| Directed Choices | 6 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Directed Choices | 6 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| Directed Choices | 6 | |
| Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment | ||
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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