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The master's in clinical counseling prepares you to serve individuals and families experiencing a range of social justice and wellness concerns. This dual program with two graduate programs is designed to allow you to achieve two masters degrees within three years of study.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

There are 30 shared credit hours between the Art Therapy Counseling and Master of Science in Clinical Counseling programs:

CE 670 Substance Abuse in Counseling (3 hrs)

CE 708 Multicultural Counseling (3 hrs)

CE 820 Career Counseling & Development (3 hrs)

CE 825 Counseling Theories (3 hrs)

CE 830 Group Processes in Counseling (3 hrs)

CE 833 Diagnosis & Treatment of Mental Disorders (3 hrs)

CE 835 Theory & Practice of Appraisal in Counseling (3 hrs)

CE 893 Professional, Ethical & Legal Issues in Counseling (3 hrs)

ER 752 Analysis of Research (3 hrs) or ER 851 Research Design & Writing (3 hrs) or Research and Technical Writing (3 hrs)

Total Shared Hours = 30

Total Hours for Dual Degree in Art Therapy & Clinical Counseling, Addictions Counseling Concentration = 90

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Admission Requirements

To pursue a master's degree in Clinical Counseling application through the Graduate School is required prior to being evaluated for admittance by the Department of Counselor Education. Applicants should complete all of the necessary admission requirements prior to their initial enrollment in courses.

An admissions committee composed of faculty members will consider the following criteria in deciding whether or not to recommend an applicant for admission:

1. Completed graduate school application online;
2. Official transcripts showing earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally (or equivalent) accredited institution.
3. Undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 point scale or a 3.25 on the last 60 semester hours, and/or graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher;
4. Writing style and content of program application;
5. Education and employment history: Please mention any volunteer or work experience with special populations in the online application;
6. Three references, at least one from a current or former supervisor if relevant. Reference forms are available at the Graduate School website, however, letters are preferred;
7. Invited interview with faculty for selected applications. Interviews may be conducted in person or via distance technology;
8. Attitudinal and behavioral attributes deemed conducive to success in the program and discipline;
9. Completed Clinical Counseling graduate student application or contact the Counselor Education Department at 620-341-5220; and,
10. Prerequisite of, or concurrent enrollment in, Abnormal Psychology.

Additional admissions requirements for dual curriculum Art Therapy Counseling and Clinical Counseling applicants:

1. Completed Art Therapy Counseling graduate student application or contact the Counselor Education Department at 620-341-5220; and
2. Prerequisite of 12 semester hours of psychology to include Abnormal Psychology and Developmental Psychology;
3. 18 hours of studio art coursework; and,
4. Electronic portfolio with 15-20 examples of artwork demonstrating competence with a range of media.

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