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 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 Concentration (12 credits)

Degree Total: 63 credits

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 Concentration (9 credits)

Degree Total: 60 credits


Health and Behavioral Medicine Concentration (9 credits)

Degree Total: 60 Credits


LGBTQIA+ Studies Concentration (9 credits)

Degree Total: 60 Credits


Substance Use and Addictions Conocentration (9 credits

Degree Total: 60 Credits


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

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

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

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 (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

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

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

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)


Couples and Family Therapy Concentration

Full-time Course Sequence (2 years)
Part-time Course Sequence (3 years)


Forensic and Correctional Counseling Concentration

Full-time Course Sequence (2 years)
Part-time Course Sequence (3 years - no summers)
Part-time Course Sequence (3 years - with summers)


Health and Behavioral Medicine Concentration

Full-time Course Sequence (2 years)
Part-time Course Sequence (3 years)