Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts (MA)
Professional Licensure Certification
All candidates completing this program are eligible to become a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania after achieving a passing score on the National Counselor Examination. Additionally, candidates must obtain supervised experience, which can begin after the completion of 48 credits. If you are interested in counseling in another state, please contact the licensing board in that state.
Related Links
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA Program Page
Counseling and Development Department Page
Curriculum Guide
- Overall/Major GPA: 3.00 or higher
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Knowledge | ||
| CDEV 610 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| CDEV 614 | Helping Relationships | 3 |
| CDEV 615 | Introduction to Counseling | 3 |
| CDEV 621 | Social and Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| CDEV 670 | Counseling Theory | 3 |
| CDEV 680 | Assessment in Counseling | 3 |
| CDEV 699 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| Advanced Professional Knowledge | ||
| CDEV 603 | Career Development and Counseling | 3 |
| CDEV 607 | Contextual Dimensions of Diagnosis | 3 |
| CDEV 612 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| CDEV 628 | Ethics in Counseling | 3 |
| CDEV 644 | Advanced Counseling Theory and Practice | 3 |
| CDEV 611 | Family Counseling | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Adult Counseling | ||
| Advanced Youth Counseling | ||
| Advanced Addictions Counseling | ||
| Field Experience | ||
| CDEV 701 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum | 3 |
| CDEV 703 | Practicum in Counselor Supervision | 3 |
| CDEV 751 | Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 6 |
| Elective Coursework | ||
| Elective (as recommended by adviser for specialty) | 3 | |
| Elective (as recommended by adviser for specialty) | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
Major Code: 9423
Recommended Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| CDEV 614 | Helping Relationships | 3 |
| CDEV 615 | Introduction to Counseling | 3 |
| CDEV 670 | Counseling Theory | 3 |
| CDEV 699 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| CDEV 610 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| CDEV 621 | Social and Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| CDEV 628 | Ethics in Counseling | 3 |
| CDEV 680 | Assessment in Counseling | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CDEV 603 | Career Development and Counseling | 3 |
| CDEV 612 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| CDEV 644 | Advanced Counseling Theory and Practice | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| CDEV 607 | Contextual Dimensions of Diagnosis | 3 |
| CDEV 611 | Family Counseling | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Adult Counseling | ||
| Advanced Addictions Counseling | ||
| Advanced Youth Counseling | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CDEV 703 | Practicum in Counselor Supervision | 3 |
| CDEV 751 | Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 3-6 |
| Hours | 6-9 | |
| Spring | ||
| CDEV 751 | Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 3-6 |
| Hours | 3-6 | |
| Total Hours** | 57-63 | |
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.