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Clinical Mental Health Counseling MS

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Degree Map

This is a recommended course sequence based on the current University Catalog for this degree and illustrates how the degree could be completed. Actual plans for individual students will vary based on transfer credits, semester start, advisor recommendations and academic needs.

The degree map does not substitute for professional advising. Review your degree audit report and see your advisor each semester.

Be Advised

1. COUN 676 (3 credits): may be taken during the summer in Semester 1 or Semester 7.

2. Electives (6 credits): coursework or research which must be pre-approved by CMHC Advisor.

a. Elective courses may be taken any summer semester or during the fall/spring semester of the third year.

b. Students may complete optional elective courses above the 6-credit requirement.

3. CMHC 699 (0-6 credits): you may complete an optional research project as approved by your CMHC Advisor.

4. Full-licensure: An additional 2000 post-master’s degree supervised clinical contact hours in a clinical setting is required to complete the requirements for Professional Counseling licensure in the state of Minnesota.

5. The curriculum of CMHC is designed to satisfy both LPC and LPCC licensure requirements in Minnesota. More information can be found online at the BBHT (http://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health/)

6. Apply for graduation one semester before you plan to graduate.

13 - 31
0 - 9
Requirements
  • - -  -
    OR
    COUN 603 is the only required class Summer Year 1. The classes listed after that you choose what summer semester to take it (
  • - -  -
    OR
    COUN 676 is taken during the summer in Semester 1 or 7
    (0 - 3 cr)
  • Electives (coursework or research pre-approved by CMHC Advisor)
    (0 - 6 cr)
    OR
    Elective courses may be taken any summer semester or during the fall/spring semester of the third year.
    (0 - 6 cr)
13 - 31
0
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
13 - 31
0
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
13 - 31
3 - 6
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
  • Electives (coursework or research pre-approved by CMHC Advisor)
    (3 - 6 cr)
    OR
    Elective courses may be taken any summer semester or during the fall/spring semester of the third year
    (3 - 6 cr)
13 - 31
4
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
13 - 31
0
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
13 - 31
0 - 6
Requirements
  • - -  -
    OR
    CMHC 699 is an optional research project as approved by your CMHC Advisor
    (0 - 6 cr)
13 - 31
3
Requirements
  • - -  -
    OR
    Take 3 credits of CMHC 644
    (3 cr)
13 - 31
3
Requirements
  • - -  -
    OR
    Take 3 credits of CMHC644
    (3 cr)
  • Comprehensive Exam
    (Milestone)

Degree Map

This is a recommended course sequence based on the current University Catalog for this degree and illustrates how the degree could be completed. Actual plans for individual students will vary based on transfer credits, semester start, advisor recommendations and academic needs.

The degree map does not substitute for professional advising. Review your degree audit report and see your advisor each semester.

Be Advised

1. COUN 676 (3 credits): may be taken during the summer in Semester 1 or Semester 7.

2. Electives (6 credits): coursework or research which must be pre-approved by CMHC Advisor.

a. Elective courses may be taken any summer semester or during the fall/spring semester of the third year.

b. Students may complete optional elective courses above the 6-credit requirement.

3. CMHC 699 (0-6 credits): you may complete an optional research project as approved by your CMHC Advisor.

4. Full-licensure: An additional 2000 post-master’s degree supervised clinical contact hours in a clinical setting is required to complete the requirements for Professional Counseling licensure in the state of Minnesota.

5. The curriculum of CMHC is designed to satisfy both LPC and LPCC licensure requirements in Minnesota. More information can be found online at the BBHT (http://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health/)

6. Apply for graduation one semester before you plan to graduate.

13 - 55
0 - 9
Requirements
  • - -  -
    OR
    COUN 603 is the only required class Summer Year 1. The classes listed after that you choose what summer semester to take it (
  • - -  -
    OR
    COUN 676 may be taken in summer in Semester 1 or 7
    (0 - 3 cr)
  • Electives (Take any summer semester)
    (0 - 6 cr)
    OR
    Elective Coursework or research that is pre-approved by Advisor
    (0 - 6 cr)
13 - 55
0
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
13 - 55
0
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
13 - 55
0 - 9
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • Electives (Take any summer semester)
    (0 - 6 cr)
    OR
    Elective Coursework or research that is pre-approved by Advisor
    (0 - 6 cr)
  • - -  -
    OR
    COUN 676 may be taken in summer in Semester 1 or 7
    (0 - 3 cr)
13 - 55
0
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
13 - 55
0
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
13 - 55
0 - 9
Requirements
  • Electives (Take any summer semester)
    (0 - 6 cr)
    OR
    Elective Coursework or research that is pre-approved by Advisor
    (0 - 6 cr)
  • - -  -
    OR
    COUN 676 may be taken in summer in Semester 1 or 7
    (0 - 3 cr)
  • - -  -
13 - 55
4
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
    OR
    Take 4 credits of CMHC688
    (4 cr)
13 - 55
3
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
13 - 55
0 - 15
Requirements
  • - -  -
    OR
    COUN 676 may be taken in summer in Semester 1 or 7
    (0 - 3 cr)
  • - -  -
    OR
    CMHC 699 is an optional research project as approved by your CMHC Advisor
    (0 - 6 cr)
  • Electives (Take any summer semester)
    (0 - 6 cr)
    OR
    Elective Coursework or research that is pre-approved by Advisor
    (0 - 6 cr)
13 - 55
3
Requirements
  • - -  -
    OR
    Take 3 credits of CMHC 644
    (3 cr)
13 - 55
3
Requirements
  • - -  -
    OR
    Take 3 credits of CMHC644
    (3 cr)
  • Comprehensive Exam
    (Milestone)

Degree Map

This is a recommended course sequence based on the current University Catalog for this degree and illustrates how the degree could be completed. Actual plans for individual students will vary based on transfer credits, semester start, advisor recommendations and academic needs.

The degree map does not substitute for professional advising. Review your degree audit report and see your advisor each semester.

Be Advised

1. COUN 676 (3 credits): may be taken during the summer in Semester 1 or Semester 7.

2. CMHC 671 (3 credits): may be taken during the spring in Semester 6 or Semester 9.

3. Electives (6 credits): coursework or research which must be pre-approved by CMHC Advisor.

a. Elective courses may be taken any summer semester or during the fall/spring semester of the third year.

b. Students may complete optional elective courses above the 6-credit requirement.

4. CMHC 699 (0-6 credits): you may complete an optional research project as approved by your CMHC Advisor.

5. Full-licensure: An additional 2000 post-master’s degree supervised clinical contact hours in a clinical setting is required to complete the requirements for Professional Counseling licensure in the state of Minnesota.

6. The curriculum of CMHC is designed to satisfy both LPC and LPCC licensure requirements in Minnesota. More information can be found online at the BBHT (http://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health/)

7. Apply for graduation one semester before you plan to graduate.

22 - 49
0 - 9
Requirements
  • - -  -
    OR
    COUN 603 is the only required class Summer Year 1. The classes listed after that you choose what summer semester to take it
  • - -  -
    OR
    COUN 676 may be taken during the summer in Semester 1 or 7
    (0 - 3 cr)
  • Electives (coursework or research pre-approved by Advisor
    (0 - 6 cr)
    OR
    Electives can be taken Semester 1, 4, 7, or 10 (Summer)
    (0 - 6 cr)
22 - 49
0
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
    OR
    - -  -
  • - -  -
22 - 49
0
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
22 - 49
0 - 3
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
  • Electives (coursework or research pre-approved by Advisor
    (0 - 3 cr)
    OR
    Electives can be taken Semester 1, 4, 7, or 10 (Summer)
    (0 - 3 cr)
22 - 49
0
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
    OR
    - -  -
  • - -  -
    OR
    - -  -
22 - 49
3
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
22 - 49
0 - 3
Requirements
  • Electives (coursework or research pre-approved by Advisor)
    (0 - 3 cr)
    OR
    Electives can be taken Semester 1, 4, 7, or 10 (Summer)
    (0 - 3 cr)
  • - -  -
22 - 49
4
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
    OR
    Take 4 credits of CMHC688
    (4 cr)
  • - -  -
    OR
    - -  -
22 - 49
3
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
22 - 49
0 - 12
Requirements
  • - -  -
    OR
    COUN 676 may be taken during the summer in Semester 1 or 7
    (0 - 3 cr)
  • - -  -
    OR
    - -  -
    OR
    You may complete an optional research project as approved by your Advisor
    (0 - 6 cr)
  • Electives (coursework or research pre-approved by Advisor
    (0 - 3 cr)
    OR
    Electives can be taken Semester 1, 4, 7, or 10 (Summer)
    (0 - 3 cr)
22 - 49
3
Requirements
  • - -  -
    OR
    - -  -
    OR
    Take 3 credits of CMHC644 or SCHL644
    (3 cr)
22 - 49
3
Requirements
  • - -  -
    OR
    - -  -
    OR
    Take 3 credits of CMHC644 or SCHL644
    (3 cr)
22 - 49
0
Requirements
22 - 49
3
Requirements
  • - -  -
    OR
    - -  -
    OR
    Take 3 credits of CMHC644 or SCHL644
    (3 cr)
22 - 49
3
Requirements
  • - -  -
    OR
    - -  -
    OR
    Take 3 credits of CMHC644 or SCHL644
    (3 cr)
  • Comprehensive Exam
    (Milestone)