On-Campus Curriculum and Course Sequences

On-Campus Core Curriculum

Required Orientation Course: 1 course required
COU CN500 - New Student Counseling Program Orientation (credits: 0)

Required (Core) Courses: 16 courses required
COU CX510 - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy (credits: 3)
COU LS659 - Lifespan Development (credits: 3)
COU PS635 - Professional Issues and Ethics (credits: 3)
COU PA535 - Psychological Assessment for Counselors (credits: 3)
COU CN520 - Psychopathology (credits: 3)
COU SB515 or COU CN515 - Substance Use and Addiction Evaluation and Treatment (credits: 3)
COU CC524 - Diversity, Difference and Inclusion (credits: 3)
COU CN501 - Clinical Skills and Practicum I (credits: 4)
COU CN502 - Practicum II (credits: 3)
COU CN503 - Continued Practicum (credits: 0)
COU CD501 - Career Counseling (credits: 3)
COU FX510 - Introduction to Family Therapy (credits: 3)
COU GR501 - Group Counseling and Psychotherapy (credits: 3)
COU CO500 - Consultation, Collaboration, and Community Partnerships

Note: students may also take:
COU FS651 - Consultation, Collaboration and Testimony OR
COU FX680 - Collaborative Consultation with Larger Systems (credits: 3)

COU CN603 - Continued Mental Health Internship (credits: 0)
COU CN695 - Counseling Comprehensive Examination (credits: 0)

Elective Courses: 3 courses required
Students who do not elect to have a concentration, may take 3 electives of 3 credits each from any of the concentrations (as long as they meet pre-requisites if needed), or from any of the following courses:
COU HU535 - Spiritually-Oriented Psychotherapy (credits: 3)
COU CN635 - Eating Disorders, Weight, and Health (credits: 3)
COU TR602 - Trauma: Theory and Treatment (credits: 3)
COU PR624 - Capstone Project Seminar (credits: 3)

Curriculum Summary:
Total number of courses required for the degree: 19 minimum
Total credit hours required for the degree: 60 minimum

Recommended Course Sequences:
Full-time Sequence (2 years)
Part-time Sequence (3 years - no summers)
Part-time Sequence (3 years - with summers)
Part-time Sequence January start (2.5 years)
Part-time Sequence January start (3.5 years)

Area of Emphasis Requirements

Couples and Family Therapy Area of Emphasis: 12 credits
Degree Total: 63 credits
COU FX635 - Advanced Family Therapy (credits: 3)
COU FX650 - Therapy with Couples (credits: 3)
COU FX675 - Trauma and The Contemporary Family (credits: 3)
COU FX690 - The Role of Intimacy and Human Sexuality in the Family (credits: 3)
Note: Students in this area of emphasis also meet the requirements to obtain the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential in Massachusetts.

Forensic and Correctional Counseling Area of Emphasis: 9 credits
Degree Total: 60 credits
COU MH531 - Mental Health and Counseling in the Legal System (credits: 3)
COU FS611 - Criminal Behavior (credits: 3)
Plus one of the following 3-credit courses:
COU CN640 - Assessing and Managing Risk of Sexual Violence (credits: 3)
COU FS501 - Sex Offender Evaluation and Treatment (credits: 3)

Health and Behavioral Medicine Area of Emphasis: 9 credits
Degree Total: 60 Credits
COU PC522 - Counseling in Behavioral Health and Medical Settings (credits: 3)
COU PC611 - Behavioral Medical Interventions (credits: 3)
COU PC620 - Topics in Public Health: Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Program Design and Evaluation (credits: 3)

Substance Use and Addictions Area of Emphasis: 9 credits
Degree Total: 60 Credits
COU TR602 - Trauma: Theory and Treatment (credits: 3)
COU CN621 - Approaches to Comprehensive Addiction Treatment (credits: 3)
COU CN622 - Family and Community Interventions for Substance Use and Addictions (credits: 3)

College-Wide Concentration Requirements

African and Caribbean Mental Health Concentration: 5 credits + 1 immersion experience
Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA: 60 credits
Degree Total: 65 credits*
*Add 3 credits if majoring in the Couples and Family Therapy Area of Emphasis

Plus one of the following 2-credit courses:

Plus one of the following 1-credit immersion courses:

Note: Students in this concentration need to have 25% of their total caseload experience working with African and Caribbean individuals or families. Students who take this concentration will add 5 credits to their program.

Asian Mental Health Concentration: 5 credits + 1 immersion experience
Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA: 60 credits
Degree Total: 65 credits*
*Add 3 credits if majoring in the Couples and Family Therapy Area of Emphasis

Note: Students in this concentration need to have a minimum of 25% of direct services with Asian populations by date of graduation (cumulative).

Global Mental Health Concentration: 5 credits + 1 immersion experience
Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA: 60 credits
Degree Total: 65 credits*
*Add 3 credits if majoring in the Couples and Family Therapy Area of Emphasis

Plus one of the following 2-credit courses:

Plus one of the following 1-credit immersion courses:

Note: Students in this concentration need to have 25% of their total caseload experience working with refugees or immigrants. Students who take this concentration will add 5 credits to their program.

Latino Mental Health Concentration: 4 credits
Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA: 60 credits
Degree Total: 64 credits*
*Add 3 credits if majoring in the Couples and Family Therapy Area of Emphasis

Note: Students in this concentration need to have 25% of their total caseload experience working with Latinos. Students who take this concentration will add 4 credits to their program.

Military and Veterans Psychology Concentration: 7 credits
Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA: 60 credits
Degree Total: 67*
*Add 3 credits if majoring in the Couples and Family Therapy Area of Emphasis

Note: Students in this concentration need to have caseload experience working with veterans or related populations. Students who take this concentration will add 5 credits to their program (if their program allows for the TR602 course); otherwise, they will add 8 credits to their program.

Course Sequences

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Core Curriculum

Full-time Sequence (2 years)
Part-time Sequence (3 years - no summers)
Part-time Sequence (3 years - with summers)
Part-time Sequence January start (2.5 years)
Part-time Sequence January start (3.5 years)

Couples and Family Therapy Area of Emphasis

Full-time Course Sequence (2 years)
Part-time Course Sequence (3 years)

Forensic and Correctional Counseling Area of Emphasis

Full-time Course Sequence (2 years)
Part-time Course Sequence (3 years - no summers)
Part-time Course Sequence (3 years - with summers)

Health and Behavioral Medicine Area of Emphasis

Full-time Course Sequence (2 years)
Part-time Course Sequence (3 years)