M.A. in Counseling (licensure) with a Concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
What is a Master of Arts in Counseling with a Concentration in Clinical Mental Health?
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Students in Denver Seminary's Master of Arts in Counseling (licensure) with a Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration receive solid clinical instruction in counseling methodologies, sound biblical training and encouragement and instruction on integrating their faith with their learning. Our professors have extensive counseling experience and are able to illustrate from personal example the application of these principles in the counseling field. While the program is academically challenging, students also have the opportunity for practical, hands-on application of theory to practice through the on-site practicum and external internship experiences.
The Master of Arts in Counseling with a Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration includes practicum and internships in preparation for the National Counselor Exam (NCE) and work within a religious or secular clinical program. This program fulfills the academic requirements for counseling licensure in the state of Colorado requirements and is CACREP accredited.
Note: The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Denver Seminary is currently accredited by CACREP under the 2001 Standards for Community Counseling through October 2012. In 2009, CACREP combined the standards for Community Counseling and Mental Health Counseling into Standards for Clinical Mental Health Counseling Programs. Denver Seminary intends to seek accreditation for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program when it comes up for reaccreditation in 2012, per CACREP guidelines.
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The M.A. in Counseling with a Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration is excellent preparation for goals such as:
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Counseling in environments that require licensure, including counseling in a private or group practice, or a community agency
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Counseling in church and other parachurch ministry settings
Structure
In addition to a slightly modified M.A. core (18 hours), the Master of Arts in Counseling with a Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration includes 44 hours of required classes and 4 hours of electives:
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M.A. in Counseling Clinical Mental Health |
Course # |
Sem Hrs. |
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Modified M.A. Core (18 hours): |
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OT 511 |
3 | |
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OT 512 |
3 | |
| - Understanding the Gospels and Acts | NT 511 | 3 |
| NT 512 | 3 | |
| TH 501 | 3 | |
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TH 502 |
3 | |
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CO 502 |
3 |
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| Human Development and Counseling |
CO 503 |
3 |
| Psychopathology and Diagnosis |
CO 504 |
3 |
| Groups in Counseling |
CO 505 |
3 |
| Counseling Foundations | CO 510 | 3 |
| Counseling Practicum | CO 511 | 2 |
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CO 525 |
3 | |
| Marriage and Family Counseling | CO 552 | 3 |
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CO 555 |
3 | |
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CO 601 |
3 | |
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CO 602 |
3 |
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CO 615 |
3 |
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| Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling1 |
CO 621 |
3 |
| Integration of Counseling and Theology |
CO 631 |
2 |
| Community Counseling Internship I, II |
CO 795 |
4 |
| Counseling electives |
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4 |
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Total Degree Hours: |
66 |
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1 Includes components that meet the globalization awareness requirement.
Sample of Electives:
- Gender Issues in Counseling (CO 541; 2 hours)
- Crisis Counseling (CO 551; 2 hours)
- Grief and Loss Counseling (CO 647; 2 hours)
Department Faculty
- Dr. Fred Gingrich, Division Chair; Professor of Counseling
- Dr. Heather J. Gingrich, Associate Professor of Counseling
- Dr. Monte Hasz, Assistant Professor of Counseling
- Dr. Janet R. McCormack, Director of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling
- Dr. Elizabeth Nesbit, Assistant Professor of Counseling
- Dr. Ronald D. Welch, Associate Professor of Counseling
- Mr. Reggie Moore, Instructor of Counseling
Faculty Highlight
Dr. Heather J. Gingrich is Associate Professor of Counseling and specializes in the treatment of adult survivors of abuse, having done both research and clinical work in the area of dissociative disorders and trauma. Dr. Gingrich is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as a member of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, Division 56 (Trauma Psychology) of the American Psychological Association.
