Counseling
Master of Science in Counseling
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Students who pursue a Master of Science in CounselingÌýunder the Clinical Mental Health Counseling trackÌýmay callÌýthemselvesÌýClinical Mental Health Counselors and qualify for LPC licensure. They will receive training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders of the DSM-5 and will gain the knowledge and skills to perform individual, group, and couples and family counseling. Students will learn toÌýwork with clients across the lifespan and multiple culturalÌýbackgrounds. Clinical Mental Health Counselors are qualified to engage in counseling and/or psychotherapy, provide short and long-term therapy, and work with mild and severe mental illness.ÌýTypical clinical topic areas include the following:Ìý
oÌýÌý Anxiety disorders
oÌýÌý Depressive Disorders
oÌýÌý Mood Disorders
oÌýÌý Substance use disorders
oÌýÌý Trauma and trauma disorders, such as PTSD and Adjustment disorders
oÌýÌý Personality disorders
oÌýÌý Eating disorders
oÌýÌý Dual diagnoses
oÌýÌý Domestic violence and anger management
oÌýÌý Developmental issues
oÌýÌý Marital issues and family problems
oÌýÌý Normal life stressorsÌý
Students will study many types of theoretical orientations and treatment approaches, some at the basic level and some at the advanced level. In addition, students will learn to integrate the many dimensions of humanity to fully conceptualize their clients, such as the biological, psychological, interpersonal, and sociocultural-historical dimensions. Faculty provide all training using a solid research foundation under the scientist-practitioner model, meaning that counseling interventions taught will be based on a theory of personality supported by research.ÌýÌý
Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
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| COUN 5001 | Introduction to Professional Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5005 | Counseling Theories | 3 |
| COUN 5010 | Methods of Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5011 | Advanced Techniques in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 6063 | Law and Ethics in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 6067 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5022 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| COUN 5081 | Research in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5060 | Career Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5062 | Clinical Assessment and Psychometrics | 3 |
| COUN 5021 | Diagnostics in Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5067 | Principles of Administration of Mental Health Counseling Programs | 3 |
| COUN 6052 | Multicultural Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5065 | Practicum | 3 |
| COUN 6070 | Internship I | 3 |
| COUN 6070 | Internship II | 3 |
| Ìý | Elective | 3 |
| Ìý | Elective | 3 |
| Ìý | Elective | 3 |
| Ìý | Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 60 | |
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Build Your Program Toward Your Clinical InterestÌýÌý
The Counseling Faculty at ULM value interdisciplinary collaboration with other professions and have allied with the Psychology, and Marriage and Family Therapy Programs to share course electives with our students. Counseling students may now take any of the following online electives below in Counseling, Psychology, and Marriage and Family Therapy and tailor their electives to meet their career goals. Review all the possible electives below.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Electives |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
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COUN 5055 |
Psychopharmacology in Counseling |
3 |
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COUN 6040 |
Trauma Counseling |
3 |
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COUN 5025 |
Addiction Counseling |
3 |
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COUN 5026 |
Advanced Addiction Counseling |
3 |
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COUN 6069 |
Crisis Intervention Counseling |
3 |
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COUN 6060 |
Introduction to Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling |
3 |
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COUN 6059 |
Intergenerational Family Systems Therapy |
3 |
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COUN 6062 |
Human Sexuality in Counseling |
3 |
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COUN 5027 |
Introduction to Play Therapy |
3 |
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COUN 5028 |
Advanced Skills in Play Therapy |
3 |
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COUN 5030 |
Child Parent Play Therapy |
3 |
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COUN 6041 |
Creative and Expressive Arts in Individual and Group Counseling |
3 |
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COUN 6085 |
Psychosocial Aspects of Disability |
3 |
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COUN 6090 |
A.I. in Counseling |
3 |
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COUN 6000 |
Telehealth Counseling |
1 |
Psychology Electives Available to Counseling StudentsÌýÌýÌý |
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Course Name |
Credit Hours |
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|---|---|---|
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Personality and Social PsychologyÌý |
3 |
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Advanced Child Psychology |
3 |
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Advanced Adolescent PsychologyÌý |
3 |
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Behavior ModificationÌý |
3 |
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NeuropsychologyÌý |
3 |
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Marriage and Family Therapy Electives Available to Counseling Students |
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Course Name |
Credit Hours |
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Couple and Marital Therapy |
3 |
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The Ecology of Psychopathology |
3 |
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Focus Areas
Due to the number of electives now available to students, focus areas under the Clinical Mental Health track may now be created between the student and their advisor. Please note these focus areas will not officially show up on transcripts, they are informal ways to create themes for electives. The focus area electives that may be of interest below are examples, can be revised during the advising process, and are as follows:
Pediatric Focus
Completion of the 48 credit hours of required Counseling coursework
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 6068 | Play TherapyÌý | 3Ìý |
| COUN 5028 | Advanced Skills in Play Therapy | 3Ìý |
| PSYC 5003 | Advanced Child Psychology | 3Ìý |
| PSYC 5052Ìý | Behavior ModificationÌý | 3Ìý |
| Total HoursÌýÌý | 60Ìý | |
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Addiction Focus
Completion of the 48 credit hours of required Counseling coursework
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 5025 | Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5026 | Advanced Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| COUN 5055 | Psychopharmacology in Counseling | 3 |
| PSYC 5061 | Neuropsychology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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Marriage and Family Focus
Completion of the 48 credit hours of required Counseling coursework
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 6060 | Introduction to Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling | 3 |
| MAFT 7014 | Couple and Marital Therapy | 3 |
| COUN 6059 | Intergenerational Family Systems Therapy | 3 |
| COUN 6062 | Human Sexuality in Counseling | 3 |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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