Counseling (M.A.)
Faculty
Dr. Deborah Haskins, Counseling Program Director and Assistant Professor of Counseling
Dr. Mark Bolden, Assistant Professor of Counseling
Dr. Cynthia Greer, Associate Professor of Counseling, Educating for Change
Description
The Program in Counseling offers two choices for counseling majors, and both result in a Master of Arts degree (M.A.) in Counseling. One is a specialization in school counseling that prepares individuals for careers as counselors in elementary and secondary schools. The program requires a minimum of 48 credits, is NCATE accredited and meets state certification requirements of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Students seeking school counselor certification in other states should consult the appropriate certification offices in those jurisdictions. The second program requires a minimum of 60 credits and prepares the student to take the examination that will allow them to become Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). The LPC is authorized to do work in schools, communities, and private practice. Both programs consist of required courses, laboratory and field experiences, and a comprehensive exam. The student's program is planned in consultation with a faculty advisor; prior experiences and professional goals are considered.
Learning experiences emphasize the integration of theoretical knowledge with professional practice in a supervised setting. Attention is given to understanding ethical, multicultural, socioeconomic, and developmental issues. Graduates from Trinity's counseling degree programs are qualified to provide individual and group counseling; implement assessment and consultation services; and develop, direct, and evaluate comprehensive counseling services.
Requirements
Required Courses (39 credits)
ALL of the following courses:
EDCC 601
COUN 538
COUN 540
COUN 544
COUN 547
COUN 550
COUN 555
COUN 560
COUN 561
COUN 570
COUN 605
EDCC 510
EDCC 530
EDCC 600
Field Experience (9 credits)
ALL of the following courses:
COUN 631
COUN 640
COUN 642
In addition, the student seeking to take the examination to be a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) must take
COUN 553
COUN 557
COUN 604
COUN 606
Course Descriptions
EDCC 510
EDCC 530
EDCC 600
EDCC 601
COUN 538
COUN 540
COUN 544
COUN 547
COUN 550
COUN 553
COUN 555
COUN 557
COUN 560
COUN 561
COUN 570
COUN 604
COUN 605
COUN 606
COUN 631
COUN 640
COUN 642