Department of Human Development and
Psychological Counseling
Leroy G. Baruth, Chairperson and Professor
Ed.D., University of Arizona
Multicultural Counseling, School Counseling
Alfred S. Alschuler, Professor
Ph.D., Harvard University
Computers, Transpersonal Psychology
Sally S. Atkins, Professor
Ed.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Expressive Arts, Multicultural Counseling, Body/Mind, Dream Work
Fred T. Badders, Professor
Ph.D., Florida State University
Legal and Ethical Issues, College Student Affairs Programs and Administration,
College and Parents Relationships/Programs
Gregory S. Blimling, Professor
Ph.D., Ohio State University
Student Development
Kathleen T. Brinko, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Northwestern University
Teaching and Learning Processes
Karen Caldwell, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Marriage and Family Therapy
Catherine R. Clark, Associate Professor
Ed.D., Indiana University
College Choice, Women's Issues, Effect of College Environments on Student
Learning
Keith M. Davis, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
School Counseling, Family Therapy, Counseling Men
Willie C. Fleming, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of South Carolina at Columbia
Racial Identity, Multiculturalism
James A. Greene, Professor
M.S.S.W., University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Addictions Counseling
Glenda T. Hubbard, Professor
Ph.D., University of Miami
Counseling Theory, Women's Issues
Dan L. Jones, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Group Counseling, Psychotherapy and Legal and Ethical Issues
Glenn W. Lambie, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., The College of William & Mary
Counselor Education
James M. Lancaster, Assistant Professor
Ed.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
College Student Development
Geraldine (Geri) A. Miller, Professor
Ph.D., Ball State University
Domestic Violence, Addictions, Sexual Abuse, Multicultural Counseling
John P. Mulgrew, Professor
Ph.D., Florida State University
Systemic Gestalt Therapy, Personhood of Therapist, Quality of Life Within a
Therapy Session
Diana Quealy-Berge, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Wyoming
Research: Addiction and Multicultural Issues
R. Terry Sack, Professor
Ph.D., Purdue University
Sexual Abuse, Multicultural Counseling
Milton G. Spann, Jr., Professor
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Academically and Psychologically Under-Prepared Students, Application of Choice
Theory Psychology, Educational Policy Affecting At-Risk Students
Laurie L. Williamson, Associate Professor
Ed.D., University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa
Supervision, Racial Identity, Collaborative Learning
Jon L. Winek, Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Southern California
Supervision, Therapeutic Process, Theory Construction
The Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling is responsible
for organizing and providing instructional programs in counseling and other
human development functions for public schools, colleges/universities, and
various agencies.
The department offers the following degree programs:
(1) Master of Arts in College Student Development (Major Code: 496*),
with two concentrations:
(a) College Counseling (Code: 496B)
(b) Student Affairs Practice (Code: 496C)
(2) Master of Arts in Community Counseling (Major Code: 405*),
with four concentrations:
(a) Addictions Counseling (Code: 405B)
(b) Community Counseling, General (Code: 405G)
(c) Expressive Arts Therapy (Code: 405F)
(d) Marriage and Family Counseling (Code: 405E)
(3) Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (Major Code: 468A)
(4) Master of Arts in School Counseling (Major Code: 417*),
with two concentrations:
(a) Elementary/Middle School Licensure (Code: 417B)
(b) Secondary School Licensure (Code: 417C)
Programs leading to a Master of Arts degree are described as follows:
1. The College Student Development program is designed to prepare student
development specialists to work in a variety of areas (residence life,
career development, student activities, leadership, academic advising,
etc.) within colleges and universities. Program concentrations are
student affairs practice and college counseling.
2. The Community Counseling program is designed to prepare counselors and
other "helping" professionals to work in a wide variety of human service
agencies (including mental health centers, social service agencies,
business and industry employee assistance programs, etc.). Program
concentrations include Addictions Counseling, Marriage and Family
Counseling, General and Expressive Arts Therapy.
3. The Marriage & Family Therapy program is designed to prepare
counselors to work specifically with families in a wide variety of work
settings. The program meets the educational requirements for clinical
membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
(AAMFT), and North Carolina licensure.
4. The School Counseling program (K-12) is designed to meet North
Carolina licensure requirements and to prepare counselors for
elementary, middle, and secondary schools.
All courses are taught from a multicultural perspective which emphasizes the
differing experiences, cultures, histories, and perspectives of people from a
variety of ethnic, gender, racial, and social class backgrounds.
The department also provides group methods, human relations, and other human
development courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels for the College of
Education and the University. These courses are valuable for majors in other
departments. A course in life and career planning and courses in leadership
development are offered for undergraduate students. The department offers a
variety of summer institutes to enhance the learning of both graduate students
and practitioners seeking continuing education opportunities in human service
fields.
A student proposing to major in any of the degree programs or to seek
licensure through the department must be fully admitted as degree seeking.
Students must also complete a departmental questionnaire as part of the
application process.
Accreditation:
The master's degree programs in Community Counseling, School Counseling, and
College Student Development (College Counseling concentration) are accredited by the
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
(CACREP), a specialized accrediting body. Graduates are immediately eligible to
take the examination of the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. to
become National Certified Counselors. The program in College Student Development
(Student Affairs Practice concentration) is designed to meet the curriculum
guidelines of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education
(CAS). The School Counseling program is also accredited/approved by the
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the North
Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The Marriage and Family Therapy
program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and
Family Therapy Education of the American Association for Marriage and Family
Therapy, 1133 Fifteenth Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005-2710,
(202) 452-0109.
MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS/OPTIONS
The basic requirements for each program are listed below. In addition to the
curriculum listed under each program, these nine items apply to the Community
Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, School Counseling, and College Student
Development programs.
1. Students who have not had a previous course in statistics must take FDN
5000 before enrolling in HPC 5140.
2. A first master's degree in Community Counseling (non-thesis option) requires
completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours of approved courses.
A first master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, School Counseling,
and College Student Development (non-thesis option) requires completion of a
minimum of 48 semester hours of approved courses.
3. A thesis option requires a minimum of 38 semester hours of approved course
work plus thesis hours (4 s.h.) = 42 s.h. total except the Community
Counseling program which requires a minimum of 50 s.h. of approved course
work plus thesis hours (4 s.h.) = 54 s.h. total. The thesis option for
Marriage and Family Therapy requires a minimum of 45 semester hours of
approved course work plus thesis hours (4 s.h.) = 49 total hours.
4. A second master's degree requires meeting all program course requirements
with a minimum of 36 semester hours.
5. Students in CACREP approved programs in the department must meet for a
minimum of 10 clock hours in a planned group activity intended to provide
direct experiences as a participant in a small group. This requirement is
met during HPC 4790 and/or HPC 6720.
6. On an individual basis, students may be required to receive professional
counseling to aid them in their personal growth.
7. The Handbook of Policies and Procedures available in the HPC office
provides information on liability insurance, academic appeals, retention
policy, personal endorsement policy, admissions policies, and placement
services.
8. Permission forms to take practica and internships are available in the HPC
office and must be completed prior to registration.
9. Applicants for programs in Marriage and Family Therapy, School Counseling
and College Student Development are required to take the Graduate Record Exam
(GRE) and have an interview which can be conducted by telephone if the
applicant cannot visit campus. The program in Community Counseling prefers
the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) but will consider scores on the Miller
Anaglogies Test (MAT).
The Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling offers
graduate certificates in Addiction Counseling (423A) and Expressive Arts Therapy
(425A). For more information, contact the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School at
828-262-2130 or visit our website at www.graduate.appstate.edu.
MASTER OF ARTS IN COLLEGE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Major Code: 496*
Concentrations: College Counseling (Code: 496B)
Student Affairs Practice (Code: 496C)
Students majoring in College Student Development leading to a Master of Arts
degree will take the courses listed below. This program is designed to prepare
student development specialists to work in a variety of areas (residence life,
career development, student activities, leadership, academic advising, etc.)
within colleges and universities. Program concentrations are student affairs
practice and college counseling. In addition to the core and required
concentration courses, students will select, in cooperation with and approved
by the student's advisor and program committee, from a variety of elective
courses which will help meet their individual career objectives. Each student
should see his/her advisor prior to registering. All electives must be
approved by each student's program committee.
Prerequisite:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Basic Criteria for Consideration:
GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and
official GRE scores from ETS.
OR
Cumulative GPA or last 60 hours GPA below 3.0 but above 2.70, and
official GRE Verbal plus Quantitative (or Analytical if available) score of
800. The GRE Writing test will be considered, but no minimum score has been
established.
Other Criteria for All Applicants:
Applicant must complete a questionnaire developed by the Department of
Human Development and Psychological Counseling
3 recommendations
Interview
Deadline:
Rolling admission begins around 10 January for Summer or Fall admission, and continues
until admission quota has been reached.
Hours: 42 semester hours with thesis; 48 semester hours without thesis
Required Courses:
FDN 5000 Research Methods..........................................3
HPC 5210 Life and Career Planning..................................3
HPC 5380 College Students and Their Environments...................3
HPC 5410 Introduction to Student Affairs...........................3
HPC 5750 Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling and Student
Development...............................................3
HPC 5820 Student Development Theories .............................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS.................................................18
Concentration and Internship...................................15-18
Prerequisites for the internship are the designated courses listed
under each concentration and approval of the department chairperson.
Guided Electives...............................................12-15
Students may take other approved graduate level courses from a wide
range of courses in this or other departments as electives provided that
they have taken any necessary prerequisite and the course is consistent
with the students' interests and career goals and approved by their
advisor.
Thesis: Optional. A thesis option requires a minimum of 38 semester hours
of approved course work plus thesis hours (4 s.h.) = 42 total hours.
TOTAL HOURS..............................................42 or 48
Language Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive: Required. Students should take the required courses
(excluding the Internship) prior to taking the comprehensive
exam.
Product of Learning: None required
CONCENTRATIONS:
Each student is to select a concentration (College Counseling or Student
Affairs Practice) and take the listed courses. Additional courses may be
required by the student's program committee as part of or in addition to the
listed requirements and electives. The required internship (HPC 6900) will be
designed to meet objectives within the chosen concentration. Practicum/
Internship request forms are available in the HPC office and must be completed
and approved prior to registration.
(A) College Counseling (Code: 496B)
HPC 5140 Psychological and Educational Testing ...................3
(Prerequisite: FDN 5000 or previous course in statistics or
permission of instructor)
HPC 5220 Counseling Theory and Techniques ........................3
HPC 5900 Practicum in Counseling .................................3
(Prerequisite: HPC 5220 and approval of department chair)
HPC 6720 Group Counseling/Therapy ................................3
(Prerequisite: HPC 5790 or previous course in groups)
HPC 6900 Internship in College Student Development ...............6
(College Counseling) (Prerequisites: HPC 5410 and HPC 5900
Practicum in Counseling)
Guided Electives.................................................12
(Students must take PSY 5552, Advanced Abnormal Psychology, or a
related course approved by their advisor as one of the guided
electives.)
(B) Student Affairs Practice (Code: 496C)
HPC 5190 Helping Skills in Student Affairs Practice ..............3
HPC 6330 Assessment and Program Evaluation in Student Affairs.....3
HPC 6410 Student Development Administration ......................3
(Prerequisite: HPC 5410)
HPC 6900 Internship in College Student Development................6
(Prerequisites: HPC 5410 and HPC 5900 Practicum in
College Student Development)
Guided Electives.................................................15
(Students with no previous student affairs experience must take
HPC 5900, Practicum in Student Development, as a guided elective.)
NOTES:
National Accreditation: The program in College Student Development (College
Counseling concentration) is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of
Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and, thus, graduates are
immediately eligible to take the examination to become a National Certified
Counselor (NCC). The program in College Student Development (Student Affairs
Practice concentration) is designed to meet the curriculum guidelines of the
Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) for Graduate Preparation Programs
in College Student Affairs.
MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNITY COUNSELING
Major Code: 405*
Concentrations:
Addictions Counseling (Code: 405B)
Community Counseling, General (Code: 405G)
Expressive Arts Therapy (Code: 405F)
Marriage and Family Counseling (Code: 405E)
The Community Counseling program is designed to meet the need for advanced
preparation of counselors and other helping professionals who work in a wide
variety of human service agencies (including mental health centers, social
service agencies, business and industry and others). In addition to the core
curriculum, students can select, in cooperation with their departmental
advisor, from a variety of elective courses which will help meet their
individual career objectives. Specialized concentrations are available as
listed below including a general concentration for students who chose to
design, along with their advisor, their own emphasis.
Prerequisite:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Basic Criteria for Consideration:
GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and
official GRE scores from ETS.
OR
Cumulative GPA or last 60 hours GPA below 3.0 but above 2.70, and
official GRE Verbal plus Quantitative (or Analytical if available) score of
800. The GRE Writing test will be considered, but no minimum score has been
established.
Other Criteria for All Applicants:
Applicant must complete a questionnaire developed by the Department of
Human Development and Psychological Counseling
3 recommendations
Deadline:
Rolling admission begins around 10 January for Summer or Fall admission, and
continues until admission quota has been reached.
Hours: 54 semester hours with thesis; 60 semester hours without thesis
Required Courses:
FDN 5000 Research Methods..........................................3
HPC 5110 Multicultural Counseling..................................3
HPC 5120 Introduction to Community Counseling......................3
HPC 5140 Psychological and Educational Testing.....................3
(Prerequisite: FDN 5000 or previous course in statistics
or permission of the instructor)
HPC 5210 Life and Career Planning..................................3
HPC 5220 Counseling Theory and Techniques..........................3
HPC 5750 Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling
and Student Development...................................3
HPC 5900 Practicum in Counseling...................................3
(Prerequisites: HPC 5120, 5220, and approval of department
chairperson)
HPC 6450 Seminar in Community Counseling...........................3
(Prerequisite: HPC 5120)
HPC 6720 Group Counseling/Therapy..................................3
(Prerequisite: HPC 5790 or equivalent)
HPC 6900 Internship in Community Counseling........................6
(Prerequisites: HPC 5120, 5220, 5900 and approval of
department chairperson)
PSY 5552 Advanced Abnormal Psychology..............................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS.................................................39
Concentration (Dependent on Selected Concentration)..............0-9
Guided Electives (Dependent on Selected Concentration).........12-21
SUBTOTAL HOURS.................................................21
Thesis: Optional. A thesis option requires a minimum of 50 semester hours
of approved course work plus thesis hours (4 s.h.) = 54 total hours.
TOTAL HOURS..............................................54 or 60
Language Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive: Required. Students should take the required courses
(excluding the Internship) prior to taking the comprehensive
exam.
Product of Learning: None required
CONCENTRATIONS:
Students may select from one of the following concentrations. The required
internship listed above will be designed to meet objectives within each
concentration.
(1) Addictions Counseling** (9 semester hours) (Code: 405B)
Required Concentration Courses:
HPC 5560 The Addictive Process................................3
HPC 5570 Counseling the Addicted Person.......................3
(Prerequisite: HPC 5560)
One of the following:
HPC 5274 Substance Abuse in Family Systems....................3
HPC 5710 Helping the Troubled Employee........................3
HPC 6570 The Appalachian Addictions Institute.................3
HPC 6770 Current Issues and Special Populations
in Addictions Counseling.............................3
**Note: The North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification
Board exempts graduates with an addictions counseling
concentration (4 addictions courses plus internship) from 18
months of the 36 months experience requirement.
(2) Community Counseling, General (Code: 405G)
Guided Electives...............................................21
An individualized emphasis may be designed around a student's specific
interest but must include HPC 6900 Internship in Community Counseling
and be approved by his/her advisor.
(3) Expressive Arts Therapy (9 semester hours) (Code: 405F)
Required Concentration Course:
HPC 6360 Therapy and the Expressive Arts......................3
Six semester hours of course work selected with the advice
and approval of the graduate advisor..........................6
(4) Marriage and Family Counseling* (9 semester hours) (Code: 405E)
Required Concentration Courses:
HPC 5270 Theories of Marriage and Family Counseling I.........3
Two of the following:
HPC 5271 Theories of Marriage and Family Counseling II........3
HPC 5272 Family Development and Therapy.......................3
HPC 5273 Mediation and Divorce Therapy........................3
HPC 5274 Substance Abuse in Family Systems....................3
HPC 5275 Systemic Family Therapy Institute....................3
HPC 6270 Marriage and Family Counseling: Clinical Issues......3
HPC 6271 Theories of Marriage and Family Counseling III.......3
HPC 6710 Human Sexuality......................................3
HPC 6730 Sexual Abuse Counseling..............................3
*Note: The Marriage and Family Counseling concentration is not
designed to meet clinical membership requirements of the
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
or licensure in North Carolina as a marriage and family therapist.
The program designed to meet these requirements is described
elsewhere in this section.
Elective Courses:
Students may take other graduate courses as electives provided that (a) they
have taken any necessary prerequisite for the course, and (b) the course is
consistent with the student's interests and career goals and is approved by
his/her advisor. The following suggested electives are seen as being
particularly relevant for a "typical" student.
HPC 5130 Women's Issues in Counseling..............................3
HPC 5680 Counseling the Aging......................................3
HPC 5850 Theory and Practice of Reality Therapy....................3
HPC 5860 Dreamwork: Clinical Methods...............................3
HPC 6160 Gestalt Therapy...........................................3
HPC 6350 Body/Mind.................................................3
HPC 6360 Therapy and the Expressive Arts...........................3
HPC 6370 Intermodal Expressive Arts................................3
HPC 6730 Sexual Abuse Counseling...................................3
PSY 5565 Adolescent Psychology.....................................3
NOTES AND REMINDERS FOR ALL CONCENTRATIONS IN THE MASTER OF ARTS IN
COMMUNITY COUNSELING:
1. It is the student's responsibility to develop a written plan of study with
his/her advisor after completing 9 hours. In planning this program, students
should take the required courses (excluding Internship) prior to taking the
comprehensive exam.
2. Internship: The internship (HPC 6900) is designed to be a full-time
learning experience (600 clock hours) in an agency setting. These place-
ments are arranged through consultation with the student's advisor and in
most cases will be with agencies outside of the immediate Boone area.
Students employed in agency settings may, with permission, complete their
internship within the context of their work setting.
3. Students should preregister to insure their places in the courses they
select.
4. National Accreditation: This program is accredited by the Council for the
Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and,
thus, graduates are immediately eligible to take the examination to become
a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Graduates of this program with
appropriate experience will be eligible to take an examination given by the
National Academy of Clinical Mental Health Counselors. Successful
completion of the examination will qualify the individual to become a
Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
MASTER OF ARTS IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
Major Code: 468A
Students majoring in the Marriage and Family Therapy program leading to a
Master of Arts degree will take courses listed below. This program is designed
to meet the need for advanced preparation of counselors who work with families
in a wide variety of work settings.
Prerequisite:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Basic Criteria for Consideration
GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and
official GRE scores from ETS.
OR
Cumulative GPA or last 60 hours GPA below 3.0 but above 2.70, and
official GRE Verbal plus Quantitative (or Analytical if available) score of
800. The GRE Writing test will be considered, but no minimum score has been
established.
Other Criteria for All Applicants
Applicant must complete a questionnaire developed by the Department of
Human Development and Psychological Counseling
3 recommendations
Interview
Deadline
Rolling admission begins around 10 January for Summer or Fall admission, and
continues until admission quota has been reached.
Note: Limited enrollment is available. Decision date: February 1 and
continuing until all spaces have been filled.
Students who meet the general graduate school requirements are considered for
admission into the Marriage and Family Therapy Program by the Admissions
Committee. The committee is comprised of the MFT faculty. In reaching
admissions decisions, the committee considers GPA, GPA in major, GPA in related
courses, GRE scores, response to the departmental questionnaire, letters of
reference and performance in an interview conducted by faculty and current
students. There are circumstances in which exceptions may be made.
Hours: 49 semester hours with thesis; 48 semester hours without thesis
Required Courses:
1. Theoretical Foundations of Marital and Family Therapy:
HPC 5270 Theories of Marriage and Family Counseling I............3
SUBTOTAL HOURS................................................3
2. Assessment and Treatment in Marital and Family Therapy:
HPC 5271 Theories of Marriage and Family Counseling II...........3
HPC 6270 Marriage and Family Counseling: Clinical Issues.........3
HPC 6271 Theories of Marriage and Family Counseling III..........3
HPC 6280 Assessment and Diagnosis in Marriage and Family Therapy.3
One of these 4 courses:
HPC 5273 Mediation & Divorce Therapy.............................3
HPC 5274 Substance Abuse in Family Systems.......................3
HPC 5275 Systemic Family Therapy Institute.......................3
HPC 6162 Systemic Gestalt Therapy................................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS...............................................15
3. Human Development and Family Studies:
HPC 5272 Family Development and Therapy..........................3
HPC 6710 Human Sexuality.........................................3
One of these 8 courses:
FCS 5100 Application and Theories of Child Development...........3
HPC 5110 Multicultural Counseling................................3
HPC 5130 Women's Issues in Counseling............................3
HPC 5680 Counseling the Aging....................................3
HPC 6290 Child and Adolescent Therapy............................3
SOC 5400 Sociology of Adult Development and Aging................3
SOC 5560 Race and Minority Relations.............................3
SOC 5800 Sociology of the Family.................................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS................................................9
4. Ethics and Professional Studies:
HPC 5750 Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling and Student
Development.............................................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS................................................3
5. Research:
FDN 5000 Research Methods........................................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS................................................3
6. Supervised Clinical Practice:
*HPC 6900 Internship in Marriage and Family Therapy (3+3+6)......12
SUBTOTAL HOURS...............................................12
7. Electives (1 course from the following or others approved by the
student's advisor):
HPC 5210 Life and Career Planning................................3
HPC 5220 Counseling Theory and Techniques........................3
HPC 5850 Theory & Practice of Reality Therapy....................3
HPC 6160 Gestalt Therapy.........................................3
HPC 6570 The Appalachian Addictions Institute....................3
HPC 6720 Group Counseling/Therapy................................3
HPC 6730 Sexual Abuse Counseling.................................3
PSY 5552 Advanced Abnormal Psychology............................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS................................................3
Thesis: Optional. A thesis option requires a minimum of 45 semester hours
of approved course work plus thesis hours (4 s.h.) = 49 total hours.
TOTAL HOURS............................................49 or 48
*Instructors for HPC 6900 are AAMFT approved Supervisors or approved
Supervisors in Training. The three internship semesters will cover the whole
calendar year including summer.
Language Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive: Required. Students should take the required courses
(excluding the Internship) prior to taking the comprehensive
exam.
Product of Learning: None required
National Accreditation:
The Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Appalachian State University is
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy
Education of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, 1133
Fifteenth Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005-2710, (202) 452-0109.
MASTER OF ARTS IN SCHOOL COUNSELING+
Major Code: 417*
Concentrations: Elementary/Middle School Licensure (Code: 417B)
Secondary School Licensure (Code: 417C)
Students majoring in the School Counseling program leading to a Master of
Arts degree and North Carolina licensure as a school counselor will take the
courses listed below. Although North Carolina licensure is for K-12, each
student should choose and follow either the Elementary/Middle School Licensure
concentration or the Secondary School Licensure concentration in choosing
electives. Other elective courses will be chosen in cooperation with the
departmental advisor. Each student must see his/her advisor prior to
registering.
Prerequisite:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Basic Criteria for Consideration:
GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and
official GRE scores from ETS.
OR
Cumulative GPA or last-60-hours GPA below 3.0 but above 2.70, and
official GRE Verbal plus Quantitative (or Analytical if available) score of
800. The GRE Writing test will be considered, but no minimum score has been
established.
Other Criteria for All Applicants:
Applicant must complete a questionnaire developed by the Department of
Human Development and Psychological Counseling
3 recommendations
Interview
Deadline:
Rolling admission begins around 10 January for Summer or Fall admission, and
continues until admission quota has been reached.
Hours: 42 semester hours with thesis; 48 semester hours without thesis
+Requirements for this degree were designed, and have been approved by the
appropriate bodies at the state level, to meet the advanced competencies as
mandated in the North Carolina Excellent Schools Act for Master-level teacher
education programs.
Required Courses:
FDN 5000 Research Methods..........................................3
HPC 5140 Psychological and Educational Testing.....................3
(Prerequisite: FDN 5000 or previous course in statistics,
or permission of the instructor)
HPC 5210 Life and Career Planning..................................3
HPC 5220 Counseling Theory and Techniques..........................3
HPC 5310 Introduction to Professional School Counseling............3
HPC 5750 Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling and Student
Development...............................................3
HPC 5790 Group Methods and Processes...............................3
HPC 5900 Practicum in Counseling...................................3
(Prerequisites: HPC 5220, specific program requirements,
and prior approval of departmental chair)
HPC 6450 Seminar in School Counseling..............................3
HPC 6620 School-Based Consultation.................................3
HPC 6900 Internship in School Counseling...........................6
(Prerequisites: HPC 5140, 5210, 5220, 5310, 5750, 5790,
5900 (Practicum in Counseling), 6620, and approval of
departmental chair)
SUBTOTAL HOURS.................................................36
Concentration/Guided Electives:...................................12
(must be approved by the advisor in advance)
Thesis: Optional. A thesis option requires a minimum of 38 semester hours
of approved course work plus thesis hours (4 s.h.) = 42 total hours.
TOTAL HOURS..............................................42 or 48
Language Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive: Required. Students should take the required courses
(excluding the Internship) prior to taking the comprehensive
exam.
Product of Learning: None required
NOTES:
1. Completion of the above program leads to eligibility for licensure in North
Carolina on the condition that minimum test requirements are met.
2. Endorsement for school counseling licensure from Appalachian requires that
applicants complete a master's degree program in school counseling.
Applicants with a master's degree in fields other than school counseling
must complete a second master's degree after following the regular
admissions process through the Graduate School. Graduates from another
HPC Master's degree program will be considered on an individual basis.
3. Internship: The internship (HPC 6900) is designed to be a full-time
experience engaging in all of the activities of a counselor in a public
school. These placements are arranged through consultation with the
student's advisor. Part-time students already employed as school
counselors may, with permission, complete their internship within the
context of their job setting.
4. National Accreditation: This program is accredited by the Council for the
Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and,
thus, graduates or students nearing graduation are eligible to take the
examination to become a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
5. In both required courses and guided electives, students are required to
become familiar with the special needs and problems of the exceptional child
and with methods of assisting youth with special needs.
6. Students must achieve an acceptable score as required by the North Carolina
Department of Public Instruction on the School Counseling Specialty Area
Test of the Praxis II (NTE) to receive endorsement for licensure.
For a description of the course abbreviations used in the following list of
courses, see page 46.)