Master of Arts (MA) & Licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC)

Community Counseling

Director: Nancy G. Calley, Ph.D., LPC
Office: 234 Reno Hall
McNichols Campus
Telephone: 313- 578-0436
Fax. 313-578-0507
E-mail: calleyng@udmercy.edu

This program offers training to those who are interested in working in human services or in the mental health field. Potential work settings include: human service organizations, mental health agencies, private practice, ministry and health care systems. Curriculum is grounded in counseling theory and a strong emphasis on counseling skill development complements assessment practices, working with special populations, and understanding human service organizations. The content and sequence of courses aim at providing the student with an in-depth knowledge of and experience in working with human problems in the counseling environment.

The program qualifies individuals for licensure as a professional counselor within the state of Michigan. The 48 credit hour program generally requires 2-3 years to complete.

Degree Requirements

3 credits ea. (except where indicated)

CNS 500 Research Methods in Counseling
CNS 502 Counseling and Human Development
CNS 512 Counseling Theories & Process
CNS 532 Counseling Special Populations
CNS 535 Guidance Principles & Practices
CNS 536 Counseling Services: Organization & ministration
CNS 538 Vocational Development & Career Assessment
CNS 539 Counseling Skills
CNS 540 Testing & Evaluation
CNS 543 Group Dynamics & Procedures in Counseling
CNS 560 Case Problems in Counseling
CNS 585 Counseling Practicum
CNS 590 Consultation & Staff Development (2 cr.)
CNS 591 Research Seminar in Counseling (master's research paper)
CNS 592 Introduction to Addictions Counseling (1 cr.)
CNS 604 Internship in Counseling
Elective In Consultation with Advisor

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Total: 48 credits