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62 Master of Arts in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Concentration 1 Program Goal The Master of Arts in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Concentration) is designed to train clinically competent mental health practitioners who are able to integrate Christian faith and counseling education into a career in professional counseling. This degree focuses on preparing students for effective counseling practice and licensure in diverse clinical, educational, and ministry settings. Curriculum Course # Sem. Hrs. MA core NT 509, OT 509 4 Theological Foundations for Counseling CO 501 3 Counseling Theories CO 502 3 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 3 Career Development and Assessment CO 525 3 Marriage and Family Counseling CO 552 3 Addictions and Counseling CO 555 3 Research and Evaluation in Counseling CO 601 3 Assessment and Measurement in Counseling CO 602 3 Professional Orientation CO 615 3 Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling CO 621 3 Counseling and Spirituality CO 631 3 Clinical Counseling Internship I CO 795 3 Clinical Counseling Internship II CO 797 3 Counseling electives 4 Comprehensive Exam 2 EX CO 0 Counseling Electives 9 Total hours for degree: 64 1 This program is consistent with licensure requirements for the State of Colorado as of 5/18. 2 Students who receive approval to write a thesis do not need to take the Comprehensive Exam, but instead will register for CO 793 Counseling Thesis Proposal (1 hour) and CO 799 Thesis in Counseling (2 hours).