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• School Counseling Master of Science Program with Maryland School Counselor Certification
• Community Mental Health Program
• Community Mental Health / Pre-Licensure

School Guidance Counseling

Area of Concentration (24 credits)
CED 500 Orientation to Counseling
CED 501 Introduction to Counseling
CED 502 Counseling Theories and Techniques
CED 504 Lifestyle, Career Development & Decision Making
CED 506 Organization and Administration of School Counseling Programs
CED 507 Counseling Children
CED 508 Group Dynamics
CED elective

Education/Research Area (6-9 credits)
CED 515 Appraisal Procedures for Counseling
EDU 550 Introduction to Research Methodology
CED 590 Thesis in Counseling (for thesis only option)

Synthesis (18 credits)
One of the following:

• PSY 505 Psychology of Personality 
• PSY 511 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
• SED 500 Introduction to Special Education

CED elective (depending on chosen track)
CED 505 Diversity-Sensitive Counseling
CED 511 Counseling Practicum
One course selected from:  

• PSY 502 Human Growth and Development: Child 
• PSY 503 Human Growth and Development: Adolescent
• PSY 514 Human Growth and Development: Life Span
• CED 552 Field Practicum in School Counseling

Comprehensive Exam

Community Mental Health Program

Area of Concentration (21 credits)
CED 500 Personal Growth Experience
CED 501 Introduction to Counseling
CED 502 Counseling Theories and Techniques
CED 504 Lifestyle, Career Development & Decision Making
CED 508 Group Dynamics
CED 511 Lab Practicum in Counseling
CED elective

Education/Research Area (6-9 credits)
CED 515 Appraisal Procedures for Counseling
EDU 550 Introduction to Research Methodology
CED 590 Thesis in Counseling (for thesis option)

Synthesis (21 credits)
PSY course (one of the following):  

• PSY 505 Psychology of Personality 
• PSY 511 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior

PSY course (one of the following): 

• PSY 502 Human Growth and Development: Child  
• PSY 503 Human Growth and Development: Adolescent 
• PSY 514 Human Growth and Development Throughout the Life Span (required for LCPC)

Two CED electives (depending on chosen track)
CED 505 Diversity-Sensitive Counseling
CED 554 Field Practicum in Community Mental Health
CED 556 Field Practicum in Community Mental Health Advanced

Comprehensive Exam or Thesis*

*Thesis Option - Students follow the above except:

• CED 590 Thesis in Counseling is taken under the Education group
• No comprehensive exam is taken
• Students complete original research (only encouraged for those considering doctoral work)

Community Mental Health / Pre-Licensure**

Maryland and Pennsylvania currently require a total of 60 graduate credits and a specified amount of supervised experience pre- and post-M.S. degree.
Students wishing to pursue Licensed Professional Counselor qualification in Maryland or Pennsylvania create a plan of study with their faculty advisor that meets state requirements while being tailored to their interests and plans for service.

For additional information please review Maryland’s licensure requirements and/or Pennsylvania’s licensure requirements.

** M.S. degree and additional coursework, totalling 60 credits