Community Counseling
- Description of Program
Master of Arts (MA) in Community Counseling (39 credit hours)
The MA program in community counseling prepares students for eligibility qualification for admissions into advanced degrees in Counseling Psychology or related fields. Graduates are engaged in research with faculty and are pursuing an advanced degree as Counselor Educators, Counseling Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Counselors, or Psychotherapist. In particular, graduates are expected to be able to demonstrate the ability to 1) think critically, 2) analyze and solve problems, 3) make ethical decisions, 4) apply knowledge by linking theory with practice, 5) understand and use technology, 6) know and understand self, history, and community, 7) assume leadership roles in the global community, and 8) demonstrate knowledge, sensitivity, and skill in working with special needs and diverse populations. Since education, information, and effective coping skills are means by which individuals are prepared for their various life roles; specific emphasis is placed on the strength and challenges of African Americans and other historically disenfranchised individuals and groups as they interact with the environment. Using a multicultural framework, the Master’s in Counseling Psychology also focuses on the unique counseling and mental health needs of individuals and families residing in urban and metropolitan communities.
- Goals and Objectives