Provides an orientation to professional counseling, ethical standards, and wellness model. Explores the role of advocacy and social justice in the counseling field and includes orientation to reflective counseling practice.

CMHC 700 course syllabus

Provides an in-depth orientation to skills and strategies of intervention used in professional counseling settings. Offers students the opportunity to practice and apply skills in triads with peers. Utilizes assignments to develop competencies in counseling practice. (Hybrid)

Beginning Fall 2026: entering students will have to attend a minimum of 2 online synchronous course lectures during the 14-week Fall semester.

CMHC 702 course syllabus

Provides an introduction to the major systematic approaches to clinical mental health counseling. Examines theoretical case conceptualization and interventions, and psychotherapy research and integration.

CMHC 704 course syllabus

Provides an in-depth orientation to group counseling leadership skills and strategies for management of group counseling. Offers students an opportunity to experience being a group member while simultaneously developing knowledge in group theories and group leadership skills. (Hybrid)

Beginning Fall 2026: entering students will have to attend a minimum of 2 online synchronous course lectures during the 14-week Fall semester.

Provides an introduction to human growth and development across the lifespan. Examines influences on multiple domains of human development, and the implications for professional counseling practice.

Examines major systemic theories and issues of family and couples counseling within a multicultural society. Explores issues, assessment and treatment of dysfunctional partner, marital, family, and systems relationships.

Examines the relevant theories, treatment modalities, and mental health disorders common to children and adolescents. Covers the identification and implementation of evidence-based practices that are considerate of the ethical, cultural, and developmental needs of children and adolescents.