Counseling, M.S.
For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see https://grs.uncg.edu/programs/.
In addition to the application materials required by the Graduate School, applicants must submit a current resume/vita and a personal statement. Applicants also should provide an explanation of their academic performance if their GPA is below 2.75
Applicants should have career goals compatible with the selected program and subspecialty. Program standards are competitive and not all applicants may be admitted. Preference is given to students desiring full-time study.
For more information, please visit soe.uncg.edu/academics/departments/ced/ced-ms-counseling/.
Degree Program Requirements
Required: 60-63 credit hours
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration
Required: 60 credit hours
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Human Growth and Development (6 credits) | ||
| CED 612 | Developmental Counseling | 3 |
| CED 693 | Evidence-Based Practice in Counseling | 3 |
| Social and Cultural Diversity (3 credits) | ||
| CED 605 | Counseling Diverse Populations | 3 |
| Professional Core (15 credits) | ||
| CED 610 | Helping Relationships | 3 |
| CED 620 | Counseling Theories and Practice | 3 |
| CED 650 | Group Counseling Theory and Practice | 3 |
| CED 669 | Career Development and Career Counseling | 3 |
| CED 678 | Professional Orientation | 3 |
| Assessment (6 credits) | ||
| CED 642 | Substance Abuse Counseling | 3 |
| CED 682 | Application of Measurement and Clinical Appraisal Techniques | 3 |
| Specialized and Evidence-Based Practice Courses (12 credits) | ||
| CED 644 | Foundations of Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| CED 687 | Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling | 3 |
| CED 688 | Contemporary Problems Seminar 1 | 3 |
| CED 693 | Evidence-Based Practice in Counseling 2 | 3 |
| Supervised Practica and Internships (15 credits) 3 | ||
| CED 653 | Practicum in Counseling 4 | |
| CED 679 | Advanced Counseling Practicum | 3 |
| CED 680A | Counseling Internship | 6 |
| CED 680B | Counseling Internship | 6 |
| Research and Program Evaluation (3 credits) | ||
| CED 611 | The Counselor as Scientist-Practitioner | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
- 1
Or CED elective. As advised.
- 2
As advised.
- 3
Consists of 12 credits of counseling internship across two semesters, 3 credits of advanced counseling practicum, and 3 credits of field practicum and other practicum experiences across the curriculum as required in the Schedule of Courses.
- 4
Does not count towards the required credits. Corequisite course for CED 605, CED 610, CED 611, CED 612, CED 620, CED 650, CED 669, CED 642, CED 682, CED 687, CED 688, and CED 693.
Collateral Expertise
A student must demonstrate satisfactory performance in professional practice. This requirement is satisfied by successfully completing practicum and internship requirements.
Capstone Experience
A student must complete an internship-based applied project.
Couple and Family Counseling Concentration
Required: 63 credit hours
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Human Growth and Development (6 credits) | ||
| CED 612 | Developmental Counseling | 3 |
| CED 693 | Evidence-Based Practice in Counseling | 3 |
| Social and Cultural Diversity (3 credits) | ||
| CED 605 | Counseling Diverse Populations | 3 |
| Professional Core (15 credits) | ||
| CED 610 | Helping Relationships | 3 |
| CED 620 | Counseling Theories and Practice | 3 |
| CED 650 | Group Counseling Theory and Practice | 3 |
| CED 669 | Career Development and Career Counseling | 3 |
| CED 678 | Professional Orientation | 3 |
| Assessment (6 credits) | ||
| CED 642 | Substance Abuse Counseling | 3 |
| CED 682 | Application of Measurement and Clinical Appraisal Techniques | 3 |
| Specialized and Evidence-Based Practice Courses (15 credits) | ||
| CED 644 | Foundations of Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| CED 687 | Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling | 3 |
| CED 690 | Counselors Working with Families | 3 |
| CED 691 | Advanced Clinical Topics in Couple and Family Counseling/Therapy * | 6 |
| Supervised Practica and Internships (15 credits) | ||
| CED 653 | Practicum in Counseling ** | |
| CED 679 | Advanced Counseling Practicum | 3 |
| CED 680A | Counseling Internship | 6 |
| CED 680B | Counseling Internship | 6 |
| Research and Program Evaluation (3 credits) | ||
| CED 611 | The Counselor as Scientist-Practitioner | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |
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Must be taken twice for 6 credits total. Students select two sections of CED 691 from the following topics:
- Couples Counseling
- Family Violence
- Human Sexuality
- **
Does not count towards the required credits. Corequisite course for CED 605, CED 610, CED 611, CED 612, CED 620, CED 650, CED 642, CED 669, CED 682, CED 687, CED 690, CED 691, and CED 693.
Collateral Expertise
A student must demonstrate satisfactory performance in professional practice. This requirement is satisfied by successfully completing practicum and internship requirements.
Capstone Experience
A student must complete an internship-based applied project.
School Counseling Concentration
Required: 60 credit hours
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Human Growth and Development (6 credits) | ||
| CED 612 | Developmental Counseling | 3 |
| CED 693 | Evidence-Based Practice in Counseling | 3 |
| Social and Cultural Diversity (3 credits) | ||
| CED 605 | Counseling Diverse Populations | 3 |
| Professional Core (15 credits) | ||
| CED 610 | Helping Relationships | 3 |
| CED 620 | Counseling Theories and Practice | 3 |
| CED 650 | Group Counseling Theory and Practice | 3 |
| CED 669 | Career Development and Career Counseling | 3 |
| CED 678 | Professional Orientation | 3 |
| Assessment (6 credits) | ||
| CED 642 | Substance Abuse Counseling | 3 |
| CED 682 | Application of Measurement and Clinical Appraisal Techniques | 3 |
| Specialized and Evidence-Based Practice Courses (9 credits) | ||
| CED 648 | Foundations of School Counseling | 3 |
| CED 668 | Counseling Children and Adolescents 1 | 3 |
| CED 698 | Implementing and Evaluating School Counseling Programs | 3 |
| Supervised Practica and Internships (18 credits) 2 | ||
| CED 653 | Practicum in Counseling 3 | |
| CED 677 | School Certification | 3 |
| CED 679 | Advanced Counseling Practicum | 3 |
| CED 680A | Counseling Internship | 6 |
| CED 680B | Counseling Internship | 6 |
| Research and Program Evaluation (3 credits) | ||
| CED 611 | The Counselor as Scientist-Practitioner | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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When the seminar topic is Counseling Children and Adolescents as indicated by the course section title in the course schedule.
- 2
Consists of 12 credits of school counseling internship across two semesters, 3 credits of counseling field practicum (CED 677), 3 credits of advanced counseling practicum and other practicum experiences across the curriculum as required in the Schedule of Courses.
- 3
Does not count towards the required credits. Corequisite course for CED 605, CED 610, CED 611, CED 612, CED 620, CED 650, CED 642, CED 648, CED 669, CED 682, CED 688, and CED 693.
Collateral Expertise
A student must demonstrate satisfactory performance in professional practice. This requirement is satisfied by successfully completing practicum and internship requirements.
Capstone Experience
A student must complete an internship-based applied project.