Suffolk University College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Programs 2008-2009

education and human services recent employers mclean hospital health and education services north suffolk mental health center advocate community counseling south bay mental health tri-city mental health center curriculum required core courses (6 credits/2 courses) master of science in mental health counseling (36 credits) The Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling program trains you to develop the skills necessary to function effectively in a variety of community mental health settings, including clinics, hospitals, prisons, college centers, day treatment programs, rehabilitation facilities, outreach programs, and after-care centers. ehs 701 ehs 712 ehs 715 Child and Adolescent Development or Adult Development Methods of Research required concentration courses (18 credits/6 courses) ehs 713 ehs 716 ehs 717 ehs 737 ehs 738 ehs 739 Counseling: Theory and Practice Psychological Diagnosis Introduction to Psychological Testing Counseling Skills Laboratory Mental Health Counseling Practicum I Mental Health Counseling Practicum II admission requirements To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling program, you must: · Hold a US bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution (or international equivalent) · Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 · Submit your official GRE or MAT scores · Submit your official TOEFL or IELTS scores and provide a statement of financial resources if you are an international student · Complete the application process degree requirements Students in this program must: · Take a minimum 12 courses (36 credits), depending on undergraduate preparation electives (12 credits/4 courses) Choose four courses with the help of your advisor. The following is a partial list of relevant EHS electives: ehs 710 ehs 714 ehs 725 ehs 726 ehs 727 ehs 728 ehs 729 ehs 730 ehs 731 ehs 732 Introduction to School Counseling Psychology of Career Development Forensic Psychological Assessment Family Therapy Substance Disorders and Treatment Professional Orientation: Ethical/Legal Issues Human Sexuality Seminar Personality Disorders Seminar Action Research Psychological Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence Counseling Psychology Seminar Group Counseling Consultation Independent Study: Counseling/Human Relations Domestic Violence: Abuse and Neglect Directed Study requirements for licensure Eligibility for Massachusetts licensure as a mental health counselor requires an additional 30 credits (10 courses), including a 600-hour internship. You may be eligible to enroll in the CAGS program at the completion of the master’s degree to satisfy the academic requirements for licensure. Licensure permits third-party (insurance company) reimbursement for counseling services. for more information, contact dr. david medoff graduate program director tel: 617.573.8540 dmedoff@suffolk.edu www.suffolk.edu/counseling ehs 734 ehs 735 ehs 736 ehs 750 ehs 751 ehs 900 46 46 Please see pages 105–113 for course descriptions. http://www.suffolk.edu/counseling

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