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M.S. in Counselor Education - Community Mental Health Specialization Mcdaniel College, USA

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$ 325 (US$ 325) per credit / unit

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Course summary

This program consists of 48 credits. If the student wishes to continue on to become a licensed counselor (LC PC), an additional 12 credits can be completed according to the requirements set forth by the State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors; course work and supervision arranged by an advisor can lead to LC PC eligibility. The primary role of the graduate program in counseling is to prepare mental health workers who are both specialists and generalists. Through a combination of research, theory, and practice, the counseling program encourages graduate students to become reflective practitioners in either the school guidance specialization or the community mental health specialization. Graduates of this program are employed in a variety of settings, including public and private schools, community colleges, and human service agencies.

Program modules

The courses are as follows: CED 500 - Orientation to Counseling, CED 501 - Introduction to Counseling, CED 502 - Counseling Theories and Techniques, CED 504 - Lifestyle, Career Development and Decision Making, CED 508 - Group Dynamics, CED 511 - Counseling Practicum (Lab)and 2 CED electives, Education (6 credits): CED 515 - Appraisal Procedures for Counseling or EDU 550 - Introduction to Research Methodology, Synthesis (18 credits): PSY 505 - Psychology of Personality or PSY 510 - Psychology of Exceptionality or PSY 511 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior a CED elective , CED 505 - Diversity Sensitive Counseling, PSY 502 - Human Growth and Development: Child or PSY 503 - Human Growth and Development: Adolescent or PSY 514 - Human Growth and Development Throughout the Life Span, CED 554 - Field Practicum in Community Mental Health, CED 556 - Field Practicum Community Mental Health Advanced

Entry requirement for international students

Students must possess official transcripts verifying all previous academic work, including completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a scale of 4.0. They should have acceptable grades (B or better) in Orientation to Counseling (CED 500), Introduction to Counseling (CED 501) and Introduction to Research Methodology (EDU 550). Students must fulfill satisfactory individual evaluation completed by the instructor of Introduction to Counseling and also possess the verification of American Counselor Association (ACA) membership. A minimum TOEFL score of 79-80 or higher on the Internet-based exam or 213 on the computer-based exam or 550 on the paper-based exam is also required.

Qualification

Masters

Awarding body

Mcdaniel College

Department name

Graduate and Professional Studies

Venue / office name

Graduate and Professional Studies

Address

McDaniel College
2 College Hill
WESTMINSTER
Maryland
21157

Venue description

The mission of Graduate and Professional Studies is to prepare culturally-competent professionals committed to leadership in their field. Students are placed in the center of a community rich in the liberal arts tradition. An emphasis on the foundation of knowledge and critical decision-making based on current research, theory and practice are central to the various programs.

Telephone number

+1 410 857 2500

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

At McDaniel, first, second and third-year students live on campus. In fact, all students are guaranteed housing for all four years. McDaniel maintains nine residence halls and apartment complexes, including two halls set aside for first-year students. All the residences are wired for cable, telephone, and internet. All first-year students live on campus in single-sex halls. Men live in Rouzer Hall, women in White ford Hall. Amenities include laundry room, lounges, vending machines, and a TV/DVD unit located in a common area on the first floor. Rouzer Hall is the single-sex traditional corridor-style residence hall for first-year men, housing approximately 200 residents. The single-sex housing option for women is White ford Hall. Daniel MacLea Hall is a co-ed suite style building, designated for Honors and Affinity housing. This facility houses approximately 120 students and offers many amenities, including laundry facilities, vending machines, and a study lounge with a TV unit. Most rooms are double or triple occupancy, residents share common bathrooms located in each suite. Residence hall rooms are equipped with a bed, mattress, desk, desk chair, dresser, mirror, and closet for each student. Some rooms have bookshelves. A micro fridge unit is installed in each room at no additional charge. College furniture may not be removed from residence hall rooms. Each room has at least one window with a pull down shade.

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