Graduate Catalog 2021-2022

Professional Counseling, M.A.

The Master of Arts in Professional Counseling is a fully online graduate program consisting of 60 semester credit hours inclusive of 9 hours of supervised field experience (practicum and internship). The degree prepares students for employment in a wide variety of positions in community agencies, businesses, and institutions. The degree fulfills the academic requirements for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia.

Coursework:

Core Counseling Courses required prior to entering Clinical Practice

CNSL 6100Theories of Counseling

3

CNSL 6110Family Systems

3

CNSL 6140Group Counseling and Group Work

3

CNSL 6180Lifespan Development

3

CNSL 6200Social and Cultural Foundation

3

CNSL 6210Addictions and Substance Use Counseling

3

CNSL 6230Telemental Health Counseling

3

CNSL 6400Professional Foundations of Counseling

3

CNSL 6410Ethical, legal and professional issues in Counseling

3

CNSL 6420Counseling & Helping Relationships

3

CNSL 6430Psychopathology and Diagnosis

3

CNSL 6435Pre-Practicum Professional Development

1

CNSL 6810Psychopharmacology

1

Total Credit Hours:35

Additional Required Courses taken concurrently with Clinical Semesters

CNSL 6160Assessment and Testing

3

CNSL 6490Counseling Seminar

1

CNSL 6530Career Development and Counseling

3

CNSL 6800Research and Program Evaluation

3

CNSL Elective

3

CNSL Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Required Clinical Courses

CNSL 6450Practicum

3

CNSL 6480Internship

3

CNSL 6480Internship

3

Total Credit Hours:9