Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A.)

Faculty

Dr. Cynthia Greer, Associate Professor of Counseling, Educating for Change
Dr. Luane Oprea, Associate Professor of Counseling
Dr. Diane Reese, Assistant Professor of Counseling
Dr. Deneen Robin, Director of Clinical Training

Description

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program requires a minimum of 60 credits and prepares students to take the examination that will allow them to become Licensed Professional Counselors (L.P.C.s). A L.P.C. is authorized to do work in schools, communities and private practices. The program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, and meets state certification requirements of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

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. Issues such as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Trauma-informed and Trauma-responsive will be presented in a multidisciplinary perspective with support of current research and interventions. 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. The student’s program is planned in consultation with a faculty advisor; prior experiences and professional goals are considered.

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Degree Requirements

Required Courses (51 credits)

EDCC 601
COUN 510
COUN 608
COUN 535
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

Field Experience (9 credits, 700 hours total)
COUN 631
COUN 640
COUN 642