Program of Study

Students who have attended graduate courses prior to admission into the Master’s program may have their course work evaluated for transfer credit up to 12 hours.

Total Program Hours – 60 credit hours

With Addictions Specialization – 72 credit hours

Required Courses – 60 Credit Hours

All courses are 3 credits

RCE 601 Introduction to Counseling                       

RCE 603 Substance Abuse Counseling Methods       

RCE 605 Medical Aspects of Disability        

RCE 607 Crisis Counseling                 

RCE 611 Psychosocial & Multicultural Aspects of Disability       

RCE 620 Theories & Techniques of Counseling                                                     

RCE 621 Case Management & Community Resources             

RCE 622 Theories & Techniques of Group Counseling                

RCE 630 Assessment & Evaluation             

RCE 640 Psychopathology & Diagnosis          

RCE 645 Legal, Ethical & Cultural Issues in Counseling               

RCE 655 Foundations of Career Development & Job Placement Services                   

RCE 665 Human Sexuality       

RCE 672 Behavioral Research Methods         

RCE 680 Counseling Practicum (100 clinical hours)   

RCE 681 Counseling Internship I (450 clinical hours)           

RCE 682 Counseling Internship II (450 clinical hours)          

RCE 685 Marriage & Family Counseling       

RCE 688 Human Growth & Development    

RCE 698 CRMHC Capstone/Masters Comp

RCE 699 CRC Exam Preparation (Optional)   

SPECIALIZATION (OPTIONAL: ADDITIONAL 12 CREDIT HOURS)

Addictions & Alcoholism Counseling

RCE 604 Addictions and Alcoholism Ethics      

RCE 668 Co-Occurring Disorders & Trauma    

RCE 678 Psychopharmacology of Addictive Drugs 

RCE 683 Counseling Internship III (450 clinical hours)