Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
Plymouth, USA
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 700 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, Distance Learning
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Introduction
Dedicated to preparing students for one of three areas of professional counseling
The Lakeland University master of arts in counseling (MAC) degree is designed with the working professional in mind; so students can complete their degree at a pace that fits their careers and personal schedules. The MAC program offers opportunities for intellectual, moral, and spiritual growth.
Non-degree-seeking status is also available for those wishing to strengthen an existing major, develop a new area of interest, or complete professional requirements.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
At the present time, the only types of financial aid awarded by Lakeland University for graduate students include the Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan and the Graduate PLUS loan. Students are encouraged to seek outside scholarships or employee reimbursement to help them meet their educational costs.
Below are loan options for students and/or parents. To be eligible for any of the federal student loans, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). After the FAFSA is received, the Financial Aid Office will contact you regarding the types and amounts of financial aid that you qualify for to help fund your Lakeland University education.
Graduate Plus Loan
The Federal Graduate PLUS Loan provides loans to students in graduate school.
Students can apply for instant pre-approval online and complete the Master Promissory Note for the Grad PLUS loan online. If you do not have online access, please contact the financial aid office. Please be aware that credit check/loan approval is only valid for 180 days.
The Financial Aid Office will be notified of the credit decision. If the application is approved, the Financial Aid Office will certify the Grad PLUS loan.
Alternative (Private) Student Loans
Students are recommended to exhaust all federal loan options first. If additional funding is needed, alternative loans are a source of non-federal educational loans available through a variety of national lending institutions. Minimum and maximum amounts to borrow may vary by program, but all require a satisfactory credit history for approval.
Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Student Loans
Undergraduate and graduate students may complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for federal student loans. Undergraduate students may be eligible for both subsidized and unsubsidized loans while graduate students are only eligible for unsubsidized loans. Subsidized loans are based on financial need and the interest does not begin to accrue until after the 6 month grace period ends and repayment begins. Unsubsidized loans are not based on financial need and the interest begins to accrue immediately. Most students who complete the FAFSA are eligible for unsubsidized loans.
Curriculum
Counseling, M.A.
Master of Arts in Counseling (M.A.) Degree Total (48-60 semester hours)
Required Coursework (36 semester hours)
- CN 710 - Introduction to Counseling and Ethics
- CN 714 - Multiculturalism and the Practice of Counseling
- CN 716 - Lifespan Development and Counseling: An Integration
- CN 718 - Introduction to Psychopathology
- CN 724 - Counseling Methods and Ethics
- CN 726 - Counseling Theories
- CN 728 - Psychometrics and Assessment
- CN 734 - Research Methods and Program Evaluation
- CN 736 - Counseling Children and Adolescents
- CN 738 - Group Therapy
- CN 739 - Career Counseling and Development
- CN 744 - Crisis and Trauma: Theory and Intervention
Emphases (Select one)
Higher Education Counseling & Student Affairs Emphasis (12 semester hours)
- CN 785 - Seminar: Structure and Organization of Higher Education Counseling & Student Affairs
- CN 786 - Practicum in Higher Education Counseling & Student Affairs (125 clock hours)
- CN 787 - Internship I: Higher Education Counseling & Student Affairs (300 clock hours)
- CN 788 - Internship II: Higher Education Counseling & Student Affairs (300 clock hours)
School Counseling Emphasis (15 semester hours)
- CN 733 - Foundations of School Counseling
- CN 755 - School Counseling Portfolio (0 semester hours)
- CN 765 - Seminar: Structure and Organization of School Counseling
- CN 766 - Practicum in School Counseling (125 clock hours)
- CN 767 - Internship I: School Counseling (300 clock hours)
- CN 768 - Internship II: School Counseling (300 clock hours)
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Emphasis (24 semester hours)
- CN 735 - Couples and Family Therapy
- CN 737 - Counseling and Treatment of Addictive Disorders
- CN 743 - Advanced Clinical Skills
- CN 752 - Psychopharmacology for Counselors
- CN 775 - Seminar: Structure and Organization of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- CN 776 - Practicum in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (125 clock hours)
- CN 777 - Internship I: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (300 clock hours)
- CN 778 - Internship II: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (300 clock hours)
Elective Coursework (optional)
- CN 735 - Couples and Family Therapy
- CN 737 - Counseling and Treatment of Addictive Disorders
- CN 743 - Advanced Clinical Skills
- CN 752 - Psychopharmacology for Counselors
- CN 760 - Contemporary Topics in Counseling (1-3 semester hours)
Program Outcome
Students who have successfully completed the M.A. in Counseling degree from Lakeland University should be able to:
- Apply counseling roles, theories, and models of interaction, prevention, and intervention including indications and contraindications for professional practice
- Apply relevant state and federal laws, institutional rules, regulations, and standards along with the national and ethical standards of the appropriate licensing bodies and boards as they relate to the therapeutic relationship and practice of counseling
- Illustrate the psychological and sociological foundations of human development, learning, and behavior and the impact on the counseling setting
- Describe the role that diversity, inclusion, gender, and equity have on academic, personal, social, emotional, and professional development
- Apply ethical and culturally relevant strategies for addressing career development theories to develop age-appropriate practices and programs
- Demonstrate individual counseling skills, including assessment of and response to social, emotional, behavioral, and physical concerns
- Demonstrate ethical and culturally relevant group counseling skills, including group management, interaction, and programming
- Demonstrate skills used to utilize research, data, and institutional assessments to improve programs and recommend systematic changes
- Summarize strategies for ongoing professional development and self-evaluation
- Demonstrate effective ethical and professional behaviors in working responsively with individuals, groups, institutional support networks, community agencies, and governing agencies
- Apply skills to locate, collect, and evaluate research and program data from a variety of sources, which include the use of electronic sources
Program delivery
Don't put your life on hold to earn your MBA. Build a schedule that meets your needs with options for 7- and 12-week courses, evening classes, and the ability to join classes remotely.
- Flexible delivery formats:
- Onsite: In class one night per week at one of our six center locations
- Online: participate weekly when it works best for you
- Online Live: attend live classes virtually from anywhere one night per week
- Blended Live: attend classes in-person or online … you choose each week
- Financial aid, scholarships, and discounts are available
- Individualized advising and career development support
- Earn credit towards your MBA via our award-winning Cooperative Education program
English Language Requirements
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