Siena Heights University
VIII. GRADUATE MAJORS AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts Degree
Available in Adrian, Lansing, Metropolitan Detroit
I.
Course Requirements
A. Professional Core Sequence
3.
CMH 602
Research and Professional Writing in Counseling
4.
CMH 620
Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
5.
CMH 623
Psychology Over the Lifespan
6.
CMH 626
Relationship Skill-Building in Counseling
7.
CMH 629
Counseling Theories and Procedures
8.
CMH 632
Ethics and Legal Issues in Counseling
9.
CMH 635
Group Procedures in Counseling
10.
CMH 638
Counseling Diverse Populations
11.
CMH 641
Career Development
12.
CMH 644
Analysis and Appraisal in Counseling
13.
CMH 665
Consulting Theory and Practice 33 credit hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
C. Counseling Core Sequence
1.
CMH 647
Psychopathology and Resilience
2.
CMH 651
Diagnosis for Counselors
3.
CMH 652
Psychopharmacology for Counselors
4.
CMH 653
Prevention and Intervention with Adults
5.
CMH 656
Prevention and Intervention with Children
6.
CMH 659
Neuroscience, Hope, and the Spirit 16 credit hours
3
2
2
3
3
3
D. Counseling Field Experiences
1.
CMH 680
Counseling Field Practicum
2.
CMH 683
Counseling Internship 1 (Case Conceptualization)
3.
CMH 684
Counseling Internship 2 (NCE Preparation/Portfolio)
4.
CMH 685
Internship Extender Seminar (if needed)
E. Counseling Electives
1.
CMH 670
2.
CMH 676
3.
CMH 678
4.
CMH 698
5.
CMH 699
6.
GRS 598
(Choose from below)
Addictions Counseling
Trauma/Crisis Intervention for Counselors
Sexuality Counseling
Special Topics: Global Setting
Special Topics
Foundations of Professional Writing and Research
II. Total for Major
9 – 10 credit hours
3
3
3
1
2 credit hours
2
2
2
3
3
3
60 credit hours
III. All courses require a grade of B- or better to continue in the program.
Siena Heights University offers the Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC). The
Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is comprised of 60 credit-hours, including a practicum of 100 clock
hours (with 40 contact hours) and an internship of 600 clock hours (with 240 contact hours).
Students completing the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program are eligible for the Michigan Limited Licensed
Professional Counselor (L.L.P.C.) credential immediately upon receiving the Master of Arts degree and
completing the application process with the Board of Counseling. The Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor
(L.P.C.) credential can be obtained after achieving a passing score on the National Counselor Examination and
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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