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Dec 30, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Bulletin
Counseling, Couples and Family Counseling, M.Ed.
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The Couples and Family Counseling track prepares counselors to work systemically with couples and families in various settings. These settings may include but are not limited to, private practices, family-oriented and systemically oriented substance abuse treatment or trauma-recovery centers, hospitals, and medical clinics, community agencies that serve children and families, military-family agencies, and faith-based organizations.
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Counseling Program Admission and Application Requirements
Program Admission
The graduate Counseling Program has two admission cycles each year for the fall and spring semesters. The admission process is competitive.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
- Recommended undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 or higher (2.75 for School Counseling concentration);
- Admission interview with Program Faculty;
- Statement of purpose regarding why the candidate wants to pursue a career in counseling;
- Two professional letters of reference; and
- Evidence of a clear criminal background check.
Program Retention
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 (4.0 scale) program GPA.
- Minimum passing grade for all courses of a C or better (excludes practicum & internship courses)
- Successful student evaluation related to Program Objectives and Program Professional Dispositions each.
Completion Requirements
- Passing score on the Counseling Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE).
- Minimum grade of B or higher in Practicum and Internship classes; and
- Accrue all direct and indirect service hours.
Counseling Core Courses (30 credit hours)
Concentration Courses (15 credit hours)
Clinical Instruction (12 credit hours)
Approved Elective (3 credit hours)
- Advisor-approved elective course
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