Counseling

Program Information

The counseling program at Springfield College develops critically reflective, exceptional, counselors, advocates and leaders. We strive to graduate counselors with a strong professional identity, a broad knowledge base, the skills and expertise necessary to serve people in their chosen field. Grounded in theory and best practices, our graduates are advocates of change, and able to recognize and address individual and systemic issues of inequity and injustice. As professional counselors, our graduates are trained in humanics philosophy to serve individuals in mental health, school, and rehabilitation counseling settings. The core curriculum includes 30 shared credits. The three concentration areas allow students to specialize in their chosen area of counseling and gain eligibility for licensure or certification. Students may take electives to meet the 60 credit program requirement and state licensing requirements. Courses are available on five campuses and are delivered through face to face, hybrid or online formats.

Degree Information

The candidate will be eligible for a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree with a major in Counseling.

Contact Information

Core Requirements (30 credits)

COUN 603 - Assessment, Appraisal and Testing in Counseling Credits: 3
COUN 610 - Research and Program Evaluation in Counseling Credits: 3
COUN 613 - Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice in Counseling Credits: 3
COUN 614 - Counseling Diverse Populations Credits: 3
COUN 617 - Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Credits: 3
COUN 622 - Counseling Theories Credits: 3
COUN 625 - Group Work: Theories and Practice Credits: 3
COUN 629 - Counseling Skill Development Credits: 3
COUN 634 - Human Development Across the Lifespan Credits: 3
COUN 643 - Career Counseling and Development Credits: 3

Concentration Requirements

Students select from one of the following concentrations:

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Requirements

COUN 612 - Psychopharmacology Credits: 3
COUN 623 - Trauma and Crisis Counseling Credits: 3
CMHC 601 - Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Credits: 3
CMHC 684 - Counseling Practicum Credits: 3-12
(must be taken for a minimum of 3 credits to meet program requirements)
CMHC 686 - Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Credits: 1-12
(must be taken for a minimum of 6 credits to meet program requirements, 9 credits in Florida to meet licensure requirements)

School Counseling Requirements

COUN 645 - Consultation and Collaboration in Schools Credits: 3
COUN 665 - Prevention and Intervention in Schools Credits: 3
EDUC 658 - Exceptional Learners: Context, Characteristics, and Legal Considerations Credits: 3
SCCN 601 - Foundations of School Counseling Credits: 3
SCCN 684 - School Counseling Practicum Credits: 3-12
(must be taken for a minimum of 3 credits to meet program requirements)
SCCN 686 - Internship in School Counseling Credits: 3-12
(must be taken for a minimum of 6 credits to meet program requirements)

Rehabilitation Counseling Requirements

COUN 606 - Case Management and Rehabilitation Planning Credits: 3
COUN 646 - Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability Credits: 3
COUN 650 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Job Placement Credits: 3
RHCN 601 - Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling Credits: 3
RHCN 684 - Rehabilitation Counseling Practicum Credits: 1-12
(must be taken for a minimum of 3 credits to meet program requirements)
RHCN 686 - Internship in Rehabilitation Counseling Credits: 3-9
(must be taken for a minimum of 6 credits to meet program requirements)

Electives (to complete a minimum total of 60 credits)

For each Concentration, students will take any COUN/CMHC/RHCN/PSYC or SCCN course to complete 60 Credits and meet state requirements- as outlined in your plan of study with your advisor.