On-Campus Curriculum and Course Sequences

On-Campus Core Curriculum

Required Orientation Course

COU CN500 - New Student Counseling Program Orientation (credits: 0)

Required (Core) Courses

16 courses required
COU CX510 - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy (credits: 3)
COU LS659 - Lifespan Development (credits: 3)
COU PS635 - Professional Issues and Ethics (credits: 3)
COU PA535 - Psychological Assessment for Counselors (credits: 3)
COU CN520 - Psychopathology (credits: 3)
COU CN515 - Substance Use and Addiction Evaluation and Treatment (credits: 3)
COU CC524 - Diversity, Difference and Inclusion (credits: 3)
COU CN501 - Clinical Skills and Practicum I (credits: 4)
COU CN502 - Practicum II (credits: 3)
COU CN503 - Continued Practicum (credits: 0)
COU CD501 - Career Counseling (credits: 3)
COU FX510 - Introduction to Family Therapy (credits: 3)
COU GR501 - Group Counseling and Psychotherapy (credits: 3)
COU CO500 - Consultation, Collaboration, and Community Partnerships (credits: 3)*

*Students in the Forensic and Correctional Counseling area of emphasis will take:
COU FS651 - Consultation, Collaboration and Testimony (credits 3)

*Students in the Couples and Family Therapy area of emphasis will take:
COU FX680 - Collaborative Consultation with Larger Systems (credits: 3)

COU RS610 - Research and Program Evaluation (credits: 3)
COU CN601 - Mental Health Counseling Internship I (credits: 4)
COU CN602 - Mental Health Counseling Internship II (credits: 4)

COU CN603 - Continued Mental Health Internship (credits: 0)
COU CN695 - Counseling Comprehensive Examination (credits: 0)

Elective Courses

3 courses required
Students who do not elect to have a concentration, may take 3 electives of 3 credits each from any of the concentrations (as long as they meet pre-requisites if needed), or from any of the following courses:
COU HU535 - Spiritually-Oriented Psychotherapy (credits: 3)
COU CN635 - Eating Disorders, Weight, and Health (credits: 3)
COU TR602 - Trauma: Theory and Treatment (credits: 3)
COU PR624 - Capstone Project Seminar (credits: 3)
CLI SUI700 - Understanding Suicide: Prevention, Intervention, Postvention (credits: 3)

Curriculum Summary

Total number of courses required for the degree: 19 minimum
Total credit hours required for the degree: 60 minimum

Recommended Course Sequences

Full-time Sequence (2 years)
Part-time Sequence (3 years - no summers)
Part-time Sequence (3 years - with summers)
Part-time Sequence January start (2.5 years)
Part-time Sequence January start (3.5 years)

Area of Emphasis Requirements

Couples and Family Therapy Area of Emphasis (12 credits)

Degree Total: 63 credits

COU FX635 - Advanced Family Therapy (credits: 3)
COU FX650 - Therapy with Couples (credits: 3)
COU FX675 - Trauma and The Contemporary Family (credits: 3)
COU FX690 - The Role of Intimacy and Human Sexuality in the Family (credits: 3)

Note: Students in this area of emphasis also meet the requirements to obtain the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential in Massachusetts.

Forensic and Correctional Counseling Area of Emphasis (9 credits)

Degree Total: 60 credits

COU MH531 - Mental Health and Counseling in the Legal System (credits: 3)
COU FS612 - Forensic Mental Health Counseling (credits: 3)
COU CN640 - Assessing and Managing Risk of Sexual Violence (credits: 3)

Health and Behavioral Medicine Area of Emphasis (9 credits)

Degree Total: 60 Credits

COU PC522 - Counseling in Behavioral Health and Medical Settings (credits: 3)
COU PC611 - Behavioral Medical Interventions (credits: 3)
COU TR602 - Trauma: Theory and Treatment (credits: 3)

LGBTQIA+ Studies Concentration (9 credits)

Degree Total: 60 Credits

COU CN631 - Foundations in LGBTQIA+ Mental Health (credits: 3)
COU CN632 - Interventions When Working With LGBTQIA+ People and their Families (credits: 3)
COU CN633 - LGBTQIA+ Intersectionality, Public Policy, and Advocacy (credits: 3)

Substance Use and Addictions Area of Emphasis (9 credits

Degree Total: 60 Credits

COU TR602 - Trauma: Theory and Treatment (credits: 3)
COU CN621 - Approaches to Comprehensive Addiction Treatment (credits: 3)
COU CN622 - Family and Community Interventions for Substance Use and Addictions (credits: 3)

Cross-Departmental Concentration Requirements

African and Caribbean Mental Health Concentration (5 credits)

Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA: 60 credits
Degree Total: 65 credits*
*Add 3 credits if majoring in the Couples and Family Therapy Area of Emphasis

CLI AC620 - Introduction to African and Caribbean Mental Health(credits: 2
One of the following courses:
- CLI AC600 - Mental Health Disparities: Multicultural and Global Perspectives (credits: 2)
- CLI AC615 - Assessment and Treatment of Individuals of African and Caribbean Heritage (credits: 2)
One of the following immersion courses:
- CLI CC564 - Haiti Service Learning and Cultural Immersion Experience (credits: 1)
- CLI TR604 - Kenya Immersion: Relational Development and Well-Being in Kenyan Communities (credits: 1)
- CLI CC568 - Guyana Service Learning and Cultural Immersion Course (credits: 1)

Note: Students in this concentration need to have 25% of their total caseload experience working with African and Caribbean individuals or families. Students who take this concentration will add 5 credits to their program.

Asian Mental Health Concentration (5 credits)

Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA: 60 credits
Degree Total: 65 credits*
*Add 3 credits if majoring in the Couples and Family Therapy Area of Emphasis

CLI AM600 - Introduction to Asian Cultures: The Asian Experience in the United States (credits: 2)
One of the following courses:
- CLI AC600 - Mental Health Disparities: Multicultural and Global Perspectives (credits: 2)
- CLI AM602 - Clinical Work with Asian/Asian Americans (credits: 2)
One of the following course sequences:
- CLI AM603 / CLI AM604 - Vietnam Service Learning and Cultural Seminar and Immersion (credits: 1)
- CLI AM606 / CLI AM607 - AMH Local Immersion Seminar and Experience (credits: 1)

Note: Students in this concentration need to have a minimum of 25% of direct services with Asian populations by date of graduation (cumulative).Students who take this concentration will add 5 credits to their program.

Global Mental Health Concentration (5 credits)

Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA: 60 credits
Degree Total: 65 credits*
*Add 3 credits if majoring in the Couples and Family Therapy Area of Emphasis

CLI AC610 - Introduction to Global Mental Health (credits: 2)
One of the following courses:
- CLI AC600 - Mental Health Disparities: Multicultural and Global Perspectives (credits: 2)
- CLI AC605 - Fundamentals of Global Mental Health (credits: 2)
- CLI AC606 - Global Mental Health: Program Development and Evaluation (credits: 2)
One of the following courses:
- CLI CC564 - Haiti Service Learning and Cultural Immersion Experience (credits: 1)
- CLI TR604 - Kenya Immersion: Relational Development and Well-Being in Kenyan Communities (credits: 1)
- CLI CC568 – Guyana Service Learning and Cultural Immersion Course (credits: 1)
- CLI CC563 – Ecuador Summer Immersion (credits: 1)

Note: Students in this concentration need to have 25% of their total caseload experience working with refugees or immigrants. Students who take this concentration will add 5 credits to their program.

Latino Mental Health Concentration (4 credits)

Note: concentration curriulum undergoing minor updates; will be 5 credits beginning Fall 2025.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA: 60 credits
Degree Total: 64 credits*
*Add 3 credits if majoring in the Couples and Family Therapy Area of Emphasis

CLI CC549 - The Hispanic/Latino Experience (Introduction Latino Culture) (credits: 1)
One of the following courses:
- CLI CC560 / CLI CC563 LMH Summer Immersion and Seminar (credits: 1)
- CLI CC561 - LMHP Local Service Learning and Cultural Immersion Course (credits: 1)
One of the following courses:
- CLI AC600 - Mental Health Disparities: Multicultural and Global Perspectives (credits: 2)
- CLI AC690 / CLI AC691 - Clinical Seminar in Assessment with Latino Population I & II (credits: 2)

Note: Students in this concentration need to have 25% of their total caseload experience working with Latinos. Students who take this concentration will add 4 credits to their program.

Military and Veterans Psychology Concentration (7 credits)

Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA: 60 credits
Degree Total: 67*
*Add 3 credits if majoring in the Couples and Family Therapy Area of Emphasis

CLI MV545 - Military Psychology and Culture (credits: 2) (spring semester)
CLI MV515 - Military Families and the Cycle of Deployment (credits: 1) (spring semester)
CLI MV522 - Substance Abuse and Addictions in Military and Veteran Communities (credits: 1)
CLI MV555 - Trauma Theory and Treatment with Emphasis on Military and Veteran Populations (credits: 3) (fall semester)

Note: Students in this concentration need to have caseload experience working with veterans or related populations. Students who take this concentration will add 5 credits to their program (if their program allows for the TR602 course); otherwise, they will add 8 credits to their program.

Course Sequences

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Core Curriculum