Catalog 2005-2006
Graduate School of Education and Counseling
Information found in this online edition of the 2005-06 Catalog is unofficial and for informational purposes only. The official document of record is the printed edition of the 2005-06 Catalog. For more information, please contact the Dean of the Graduate School.
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Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology: Addictions Treatment
The addictions program integrates preparation for addictions counseling with general mental health/community counseling and meets the academic requirements of the Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon as well as the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. Students wishing to work with adolescents who have substance-abuse problems may plan a program of study with their adviser to incorporate this special emphasis. Students completing this course of study receive a master of arts in counseling psychology or, if they complete a thesis, a master of science in counseling psychology.
Degree Requirements
A minimum of 55 semester hours, distributed as follows:
Degree Courses
503 Introduction to Counseling Individuals, 1 semester hour
504 Family Therapy: Theory and Practice, 3 semester hours
506 Life Span Development, 3 semester hours
512 Counseling Theory: Cognitive, Affective, and Behavior Change in Children and Adolescents, 3 semester hours
or
513 Theory and Philosophy of Counseling, 3 semester hours
514 Group Counseling With Children and Adolescents, 3 semester hours
or
515 Group Counseling With Adults, 3 semester hours
520 Career Counseling, 3 semester hours
522 Diagnosis of Mental and Emotional Disorders, 2 semester hours
523 Treatment Planning and Intervention With Children and Adolescents, 2 semester hours
524 Treatment Planning and Intervention With Adults, 2 semester hours
532 Introduction to Assessment, 2 semester hours
535 Research Methods in Counseling, 3 semester hours
544 Practicum in Counseling, 3 semester hours
545 Drugs, the Brain, and Behavior, 3 semester hours
546 Models of Addiction and Recovery, 3 semester hours
547 Addictions Treatment: Procedure, Skills, and Case Management, 3 semester hours
550 Clinical Work With Diverse Populations, 3 semester hours
579 Practical Skills for Counselors, 2 semester hours
580 Ethical and Legal Issues for Mental Health Counselors, 2 semester hours
582 Mental Health Internship: Adult Emphasis, two semesters, 6 semester hours total
or
583 Mental Health Internship: Emphasis on Child and Family Problems, two semester, 6 semester hours total
Graduate Elective Requirement
A total of 55 semester hours, planned in consultation with an adviser