Typical Course Sequence
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program of Study
Full time students starting in the fall semester
Sequence of Courses
(sequence of courses subject to revision)
FALL 1: (12 credits)
| CSL 502 | Human Growth and Personality Development | 3 |
| CSL 504 | Theories and Techniques of Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 607 | Issues in Psychological and Spiritual Integration | 3 |
| CSL 621 | Group Dynamics and Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
SPRING 1: (12 credits)
| CSL 503 | Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 505 | Theories and Techniques of Marriage and Family Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 506 | Therapeutic Techniques of Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 520 | Mental Health Appraisal | 3 |
SUMMER: (12 credits minimum)
| CSL 624 | Practicum in Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 635 | Introduction to Addictions Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 637 | Diagnosis for Mental Health Counselors | 3 |
*Electives
CSL 630 PB Advanced Assessment
CSL 636 Counseling Supervision and Consultation
CSL 638 Crisis Intervention and trauma Counseling
FALL 2: (12 credits minimum)
| CSL 501 | Research and Evaluation for Mental Health Counselors | 3 |
| CSL 623 | Social and Cultural Foundations | 3 |
| CSL 625 | Internship in Mental Health Counseling I | 3 |
| Advanced Topic Elective(s) | |
*ELECTIVES
CSL 633 Clinical Psychopathology
CSL 634 Pastoral Counseling
SPRING 2: (12 credits)
| CSL 521 | Lifestyle and Career Development | 3 |
| CSL 626 | Internship in Mental Health Counseling II | 3 |
| Advanced Topic Elective(s) | |
*ELECTIVES
CSL 630 Advanced Topics in Clinical Mental health Counseling
CSL 631 Human Sexuality & Christian Marriage and Family Counseling
CSL 632 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Additional electives to be determined.
Advanced Topic (Elective) Courses
| CSL 630PE | Advanced Topics in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Psychopharmacology | 4 |
| CSL 630PB | Advanced Topics in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Advanced Assessment | 3 |
| CSL 631 | Human Sexuality and Christian Marriage and Family Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 632 | Cognitive-Behavior Therapy | 3 |
| CSL 633 | Clinical Psychopathology | 3 |
| CSL 634 | Pastoral Counseling | 3 |
| CSL 636 | Mental Health Counseling Consultation & Supervision | 2 |