Online Curriculum and Course Sequences

Curriculum and Course Sequences

Course Sequence–Fall (August Start)

Program total: 60 credits
All courses are 7 weeks long, unless otherwise specified.
COU CN500 - New Student Counseling Program Orientation (credits: 0)(in person for those living within driving distance; on zoom for all others)

YEAR ONE (24 credits)
Fall Semester (12 credits)
COU LS659 - Lifespan Development (credits: 3)
COU CX510 - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy (credits: 3)
COU CN520 - Psychopathology (credits: 3)
COU PS635 - Professional Issues and Ethics (credits: 3)

Spring Semester (12 credits)
COU PA535 - Psychological Assessment for Counselors (credits: 3)
COU FX510 - Introduction to Family Therapy (credits: 3)
COU CN515 - Substance Use and Addiction Evaluation and Treatment (credits: 3)
COU MH531 - Mental Health and Counseling in the Legal System (credits: 3)

YEAR TWO (25 credits)
Summer 1 (6 credits)
Summer Residency (mandatory): 2 weeks in person at William James College during the 2nd and 3rd week in July from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Classes start in mid-May and end one week after the residency.
COU GR501 - Group Counseling and Psychotherapy (credits: 3)
COU CC524 - Diversity, Difference and Inclusion (credits: 3)

Fall Semester (10 credits)
COU CN501 - Clinical Skills and Practicum I (credits: 4) (15 weeks)
COU RS610 - Research and Program Evaluation (credits: 3) (15 weeks)
COU CO500 - Consultation, Collaboration, and Community Partnerships (credits: 3)

Spring Semester - Year Two (9 credits)
COU CN502 - Practicum II (credits: 3) (15 weeks)
COU CD501 - Career Counseling (credits: 3) (requires one weekend 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ET on Zoom at the end of January)
COU TR602 - Trauma: Theory and Treatment (credits: 3) (15 weeks)

YEAR THREE (11 credits)
Summer 1
Summer Residency: 4 days residency for Internship Readiness at William James College during the 2nd week in July, from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Fall Semester (7 credits)
COU CN601 - Mental Health Counseling Internship I (credits: 4) (15 weeks)
COU PC522 - Counseling in Behavioral Health and Medical Settings (credits: 3)

Spring Semester (4 credits)
COU CN602 - Mental Health Counseling Internship II (credits: 4) (15 weeks)
COU CN695 - Counseling Comprehensive Examination (credits: 0) (Pass/Fail)

Course Sequence–Spring (January Start)

Program total: 60 credits
All courses are 7 weeks long, unless otherwise specified.
COU CN500 - New Student Counseling Program Orientation (credits: 0) (in person for those living within driving distance; on zoom for all others)

YEAR ONE (12 credits)
Spring Semester (12 credits)
COU LS659 - Lifespan Development (credits: 3)
COU CX510 - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy (credits: 3)
COU CN520 - Psychopathology (credits: 3)
COU PS635 - Professional Issues and Ethics (credits: 3)

YEAR TWO (31 credits)
Summer 1 (6 credits)
Summer Residency (mandatory): 2 weeks in person at William James College during the 2nd and 3rd week in July from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Classes start in mid-May and end one week after the residency.
COU GR501 - Group Counseling and Psychotherapy (credits: 3)
COU CC524 - Diversity, Difference and Inclusion (credits: 3)

Fall Semester (13 credits)
COU CN501 - Clinical Skills and Practicum I (credits: 4) (15 weeks)
COU RS610 - Research and Program Evaluation (credits: 3) (15 weeks)
COU CO500 - Consultation, Collaboration, and Community Partnerships (credits: 3)
COU FX510 - Introduction to Family Therapy (credits: 3)

Spring Semester (12 credits)
COU CN502 - Practicum II (credits: 3) (15 weeks)
COU CD501 - Career Counseling (credits: 3) (requires one weekend 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ET on Zoom at the end of January)
COU TR602 - Trauma: Theory and Treatment (credits: 3) (15 weeks)
COU PA535 - Psychological Assessment for Counselors (credits: 3)

YEAR THREE (17 credits)
Summer 1 (6 credits)
Summer Residency: 4 days residency for Internship Readiness at William James College during the 2nd week in July, from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.
COU CN515 - Substance Use and Addiction Evaluation and Treatment (credits: 3)
COU MH531 - Mental Health and Counseling in the Legal System (credits: 3)