This master's program emphasizes the integration of theory and practice and culminates with internships in an appropriate setting. Students may choose one of two concentrations: Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling.
Policies
Grading
Students enrolled in this degree program must earn a B or higher in counseling courses and in all licensure coursework, including practicum and internship courses. Students are permitted to repeat a course only once.
For policies governing all graduate programs, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.
In addition to coursework, students in Virginia Department of Education licensure pathways must complete additional licensure requirements to fulfill graduation requirements. See Degree Requirements.
(formerly E1-MED-CNDV)
Degree Requirements
Total credits: 60
Core Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDCD 525 | Advanced Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| EDCD 601 | Introduction to Research in Counseling | 3 |
| EDCD 603 | Counseling Theories | 3 |
| EDCD 604 | Assessment and Appraisal in Counseling | 3 |
| EDCD 605 | Introduction to Counseling Skills | 3 |
| EDCD 606 | Counseling Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| EDCD 608 | Group Processes and Analyses | 4 |
| EDCD 610 | Career and Educational Counseling | 3 |
| EDCD 612 | Counselor Professional Identity, Function, and Ethics | 3 |
| EDCD 619 | Trauma and Crisis Counseling | 3 |
| EDCD 628 | Counseling and Social Justice | 3 |
| EDCD 652 | Introduction to Addictions Counseling | 3 |
| EDCD 656 | Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for Mental Health Professionals | 3 |
| EDCD 660 | Multicultural Counseling | 3 |
| Electives selected from EDCD courses or permission of advisor | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 48 | |
Concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMH)
Students studying for the MEd in Counseling may also meet Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor licensure requirements through coursework offered under the MEd's Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration. Students must complete the following Licensed Professional Counselor courses listed below.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDCD 658 | Couples and Family Counseling | 3 |
| EDCD 750 | Practicum in Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| Six Credits in Internship in Mental Health Counseling | 6 | |
| Internship in Mental Health Counseling I II | ||
| Internship in Mental Health Counseling I and Internship in Mental Health Counseling II | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Concentration in School Counseling (SC)
Students studying for the MEd in Counseling may also meet Virginia School Counselor licensure requirements through coursework offered under the MEd's School Counseling concentration. Students must complete the following Virginia Professional School Counselor courses listed below.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDCD 614 | Foundations, Principles, and Practices of School Counseling | 3 |
| EDCD 751 | Practicum in School Counseling | 3 |
| Six Credits in Internship in School Counseling | 6 | |
| Internship in School Counseling I II | ||
| Internship in School Counseling I and Internship in School Counseling II | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Licensure Requirements
Students enrolled in the licensure concentration must successfully complete the following licensure requirement to complete the program. This requirement must be satisfied before graduation:
- Emergency First Aid, Hands-on CPR and AED certification or training
Licensure testing and statutory requirements are determined by the Commonwealth of Virginia and may change at any time. If changes to these requirements occur, students must meet the current testing, statutory, and licensure requirements as set forth in the legal Code of Virginia.