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Counselor Education

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Degree MA
Delivery On-campus
Location Detroit, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Counselor Education at Wayne State University is a MA programme in Education, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Counselor Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Location: Detroit, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Counselor Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. CED 6070-Introduction to Counseling-3 Cr.
  2. CED 6080-Theories of Counseling-3 Cr.
  3. CED 7000-Introduction to Group Work-2 Cr.
  4. CED 7010-Group Counseling Participation-2 Cr.
  5. CED 7040-Techniques of Counseling-4 Cr.
  6. CED 7080-Career Development & Counseling-3 Cr.
  7. CED 7730-Cultural & Diversity Issues in Mental Health Treatment & Research-3 Cr.
  8. RCI 7515-Fundamentals of Psychiatric Disabilities: Intervention & Treatment Planning-3 Cr.
  9. EDP 7410-Human Developmental Psychology-4 Cr.
  10. CED 7120-Assessment for Counselors & Rehabilitation Professionals-3 Cr.
  11. EER 7640-Fundamental Research Skills-3 Cr.
  12. CED 7150-Counseling Practicum-4 Cr.
  13. ED 7999-Terminal Masters: Essay or Project-3 Cr.
  14. CED 7020-Counseling Internship-6 Cr.
  15. CED 7030-Counseling & Consulting Services-3 Cr.
  16. CED 5090-Family Education & Counseling Substance Abusers-3 Cr.
  17. CED 6720-Workshop in Counseling Human Sexuality-2 Cr.
  18. CED 6720-Workshop in Counseling Substance Abuse-2 Cr.
  19. CED 6710-Professional Seminar: Contemporary Issues: Ethics-1 Cr.
  20. CED 5030-Role of the Counselor in Substance Abuse-2 Cr.
  21. CED 6070-Introduction to Counseling-3 Cr.
  22. CED 6080-Theories of Counseling-3 Cr.
  23. CED 7000-Introduction to Group Work-2 Cr.
  24. CED 7010-Group Counseling Participation-2 Cr.
  25. CED 7040-Techniques of Counseling-4 Cr.
  26. CED 7080-Career Development & Counseling-3 Cr.
  27. CED 7730-Cultural & Diversity Issues in Mental Health Treatment & Research-3 Cr.
  28. RCI 7515-Fundamentals of Psychiatric Disabilities: Intervention & Treatment Planning-3 Cr.
  29. EDP 7410-Human Developmental Psychology-4 Cr.
  30. CED 7120-Assessment for Counselors & Rehabilitation Professionals-3 Cr.
  31. EER 7640-Fundamental Research Skills-3 Cr.
  32. CED 7150-Counseling Practicum-4 Cr.
  33. ED 7999-Terminal Masters Essay or Project-3 Cr.
  34. CED 7020-Counseling Internship-6 Cr.
  35. CED 7070-School Guidance, Counseling & Consulting-4 Cr.
  36. CED 5090-Workshop in Counseling Family Groups or Family Education & Counseling Substance Abusers-3 Cr.
  37. EDP 7350-The Learning Process-2 Cr.
  38. CED 6720-Workshop in Counseling Substance Abuse-2 Cr.
  39. CED 6710-Professional Seminar: Contemporary Issues: Ethics-1 Cr.
  40. CED 6070 Introduction to Counseling 3 Cr.
  41. CED 6080 Theories of Counseling 3 Cr.
  42. CED 7000 Introduction to Group Work 2 Cr.
  43. CED 7010 Group Counseling Participation 2 Cr.
  44. CED 7040 Techniques of Counseling 4 Cr.
  45. CED 7080 Career Development & Counseling 3 Cr.
  46. CED 7730 Cultural & Diversity Issues in Mental Health Treatment & Research 3 Cr.
  47. RCI 7515 Fundamentals of Psychiatric Disabilities: Intervention & Treatment Planning 3 Cr.
  48. EDP 7410 Human Developmental Psychology 4 Cr.
  49. CED 7120 Assessment for Counselors & Rehabilitation Professionals 3 Cr.
  50. EER 7640 Fundamental Research Skills 3 Cr.
  51. CED 7150 Counseling Practicum 4 Cr.
  52. ED 7999 Terminal Masters: Essay or Project 3 Cr.
  53. CED 7020 Counseling Internship: Community 6 Cr.
  54. CED 7020 Counseling Internship: School 6 Cr.
  55. CED 7030 Counseling & Consulting Services 3 Cr.
  56. CED 5090 Family Education & Counseling Substance Abusers 3 Cr.
  57. CED 7070 School Guidance, Counseling & Consulting 4 Cr.
  58. EDP 7350 The Learning Process 2 Cr.
  59. CED 6720 Workshop in Counseling Human Sexuality 2 Cr.
  60. CED 6720 Workshop in Counseling Substance Abuse 2 Cr.
  61. CED 6710 Professional Seminar: Contemporary Issues: Ethics 1 Cr.
  62. CED 5030 Role of the Counselor in Substance Abuse 2 Cr.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission to a Counselor Education degree program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School. Program admission requirements also include:

  1. A personal interview with an admissions committee.

  2. A typewritten autobiographical statement reflecting his or her respective personal and professional history and clear, concise rationale for seeking admittance to a Masters program in Counseling. Admission to the concentration in Art Therapy also requires submission of a portfolio of original art work, to be evaluated by the Art Therapy faculty, which demonstrates competence with art materials. Acceptance to a Counselor Education degree program is based on the applicant\'s professional potential, academic and professional background and professional career goals.

To qualify for admission, applicants must have a bachelor degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university and adequate preparation and ability to pursue graduate study in the area of Counseling. Admission may be recommended if the applicant\'s honor point average is 2.5 or above for the undergraduate course work. Applicants admitted with an undergraduate honor point average between 2.5 - 2.75 will be given Qualified admission. Students classified as having Qualified admission must receive an HPA of 3.0 or better for their first semester of attendance. The prospective student should recognize that all counseling concentrations and specializations involve both course requirements and clinical experience in community, private, and/or school settings. Evaluation of a student\'s performance is continuous. Retention in the degree program and recommendation for credentialing depend upon demonstrated clinical skill as well as academic achievement. Requirements for the Master degree must be completed within six years after the completion of the first courses used towards the degree.

Tuition & Financial Information

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Application Deadline

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