Course Overview
This part-time program provides the required academic credits towards licensure in the state of Maryland, and is designed to meet the needs of students from diverse backgrounds who have a wide range of professional goals. Undergraduate degrees from a variety of disciplines (e. g. communication, sociology, anthropology, foreign languages, religion, philosophy, education, psychology) are considered for program admissions. The program's content includes the following areas: professional orientation and ethical practice, social and cultural diversity, human growth and development, career development, helping relationships, group work, assessment, and research/program evaluation. Students will be instructed via didactic experiences, small group experiences, and applied learning at community- based sites. The practice of counseling at the master's level is regulated through licensure that is monitored by the Maryland Department of Mental Health and Hygiene. Areas of practice include non-profit, educational and health care organizations, and private practice. Licensed Counselors with additional training and experience may also provide clinical supervision, mental health consultation, agency administration, and training. The program seeks to be aligned with the standards of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
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