Department of Counselor Education Mission Statement Following the Jesuit tradition with ever increasing awareness of human nature, diversity, social issues, and the power of relationship, we model and promote theory and reflection informed transformational leaders who are intentional, ethical counselors of growth and learning in families, schools, and communities.
Theme statement We are kind practitioners who are intentional in the development of relationships that honor personal strengths and the promotion of transformational growth.
Program Objectives 1. The Department of Counselor Education faculty will be engaged in the greater community through service and dissemination of knowledge to promote greater good in our diverse local, regional, state, and national communities. 2. The Department of Counselor Education will create learning opportunities for students that encourage personal reflection to promote deeper intentional understanding of the whole self, awareness of one’s impact on the diverse world around one’s self, and a healthy capacity for discernment. 3. The Department of Counselor Education will provide intentional academic and field-based learning opportunities to facilitate meaningful and efficient learning in the field and classroom to promote a service-oriented heart in a culturally pluralistic world. 4. The Department of Counselor Education is aware of the power of relationships and is dedicated to providing a learning experience that centers on relationships and demonstrates the potential of strong working alliances with all individuals.
5. The Department of Counselor Education will consistently approach students from a place of kindness and caring to not only model this trait but to also create a safe and welcoming environment for all.
The Department of Counselor Education at Gonzaga University earned specialized accreditation in February 2005. Faculty and staff are proud to offer this asset as further evidence of the caliber of the programs. CACREP (The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) is an independent accrediting body whose mission is to advance the profession of counseling by developing standards, encouraging peerless quality, and accrediting preparation programs. CACREP accreditation provides assurance that a program has been thoroughly evaluated to meet the standards necessary to produce competent counselors. CACREP accreditation also confers greater ease in state licensure. Some states require credentialing, and in others it is voluntary but advantageous.
Please visit www.cacrep.org for further information regarding accreditation processes, and the Counselor Education Department for more information about our programs. The Master of Arts in School Counseling, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Full Time 2 Years – 60 Credits
YEAR ONE
FALL SEMESTER
EDCE 570
Special Issues in Counseling
EDCE 560 EDCE 586 EDCE 639 EDCE 695 EDCE 698 EDCE 588 EDCE 616 EDCE 650 EDCE 687 EDCE 696 EDCE 598 EDCE 587 EDCE 565 EDCE 605 EDCE 697
YEAR TWO EDCE 581 EDCE 664 EDCE 688
EDCE 697A EDCE 550 EDCE 689
EDCE 697B EDCE 699
Critical Issues and Ethics in Counseling Intro. to Clinical Mental Health Counseling Counseling Theories
Counseling Pre-Practicum Research and Statistics SPRING SEMESTER
CREDITS 3 Cr. 1 Cr. 2 Cr. 3 Cr. 4 Cr. 4 Cr.
Human Growth and Development
3 Cr.
Group Process
2 Cr.
Psychopathology & Psychopharmacology Advanced Theories and Professional Sem. I Counseling Practicum
Marriage and Family Counseling OR Child and Adolescent Counseling SUMMER SEMESTER
Assessment in Counseling
Occupational Choice and Career Development in Counseling
1 Cr.
4 Cr. 3 Cr.
2 Cr.
Chemical Dependency in Counseling
2 Cr.
Advanced Theories and Professional Sem. II
1 Cr.
Counseling Internship SPRING SEMESTER
5 Cr. 3 Cr.
Counseling Internship
5 Cr.
Comprehensive Oral Examination
40 Cr.
2 Cr.
Multicultural Counseling
Advanced Theories and Professional Sem. III
34 Cr.
3 Cr.
1 Cr.
Group Facilitation
17 Cr.
4 Cr.
Internship Elective FALL SEMESTER
TOTAL
50 Cr.
1 Cr.
0 Cr.
59 Cr.
Elective to be taken at any time
1 Cr.
60 Cr.
Electives to be taken in courses offered in the Marriage and Family Counseling or School Counseling programs, Internship Course (EDCE 697) during summer semester year two, optional electives offered through the department, or directed study in an area pertinent to the student’s needs.
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Part-Time 3 Years – 60 Credits
For students who choose to complete the program on a three-year part-time basis, the following sequence is highly recommended. YEAR ONE EDCE 560 EDCE 570 EDCE 639 EDCE 588 EDCE 616 EDCE 605 YEAR TWO EDCE 586 EDCE 695 EDCE 698 EDCE 598/ EDCE 587 EDCE 650 EDCE 687 EDCE 696 EDCE 565 EDCE 697 YEAR THREE EDCE 581 EDCE 664 EDCE 688 EDCE 697A EDCE 550 EDCE 689
FALL SEMESTER Critical Issues and Ethics in Counseling Special Issues in Counseling Counseling Theories SPRING SEMESTER Human Growth and Development Psychopathology & Psychopharmacology SUMMER SEMESTER Occupational Choice and Career Development in Counseling FALL SEMESTER Intro. to Clinical Mental Health Counseling Counseling Pre-Practicum Research and Statistics SPRING SEMESTER Marriage and Family Counseling OR Child and Adolescent Counseling Group Process Advanced Theories and Professional Seminar I Counseling Practicum SUMMER SEMESTER Assessment in Counseling Practicum/Internship Elective FALL SEMESTER Chemical Dependency in Counseling Group Facilitation Advanced Theories and Professional Sem II Counseling Internship SPRING SEMESTER Multicultural Counseling Advanced Theories and Professional Sem. III
CREDITS 3 Cr. 1 Cr. 3 Cr.
TOTAL 7 Cr.
3 Cr. 4 Cr.
14 Cr.
2 Cr.
16 Cr.
2 Cr. 4 Cr. 4 Cr.
26 Cr.
3 Cr. 2 Cr. 1 Cr. 4 Cr.
36 Cr.
3 Cr. 1 Cr.
40 Cr.
2 Cr. 2 Cr. 1 Cr. 5 Cr.
50 Cr.
3 Cr. 1 Cr.
EDCE 697B EDCE 699
Counseling Internship Comprehensive Oral Examination Elective to be taken at any time
5 Cr. 0 Cr. 1 Cr.
58 Cr. 60 Cr.
Electives to be taken in courses offered in the Marriage and Family Counseling or School Counseling programs, Internship Course (EDCE 697) during Summer Semester Year three, optional electives offered through the department, or directed study in an area pertinent to the student’s needs.
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling Full Time 2 Years – 60 Credits
YEAR ONE
FALL SEMESTER
EDCE 583
Introduction to Marriage and Family
EDCE 560
EDCE 639 EDCE 695 EDCE 698 EDCE 588 EDCE 589 EDCE 616 EDCE 650 EDCE 687 EDCE 696 EDCE 565 EDCE 603 EDCE 605 YEAR TWO
Critical Issues and Ethics in Counseling Counseling
CREDITS 3 Cr. 2 Cr.
Counseling Theories
3 Cr.
Research and Statistics
4 Cr.
Counseling Pre-Practicum SPRING SEMESTER
3 Cr.
Human Growth and Development
3 Cr.
Psychopathology & Psychopharmacology
4 Cr.
Marriage and Family Counseling Group Process
Advanced Theories and Professional Sem. I Counseling Practicum
SUMMER SEMESTER
2 Cr. 1 Cr. 3 Cr. 3 Cr.
Occupational Choice and Career
2 Cr.
Development in Counseling
FALL SEMESTER
Advanced Family Systems
3 Cr.
EDCE 688
Advanced Theories and Professional Sem. II
1 Cr.
EDCE 697A
Group Facilitation
Counseling Internship
SPRING SEMESTER
5 Cr.
Multicultural Counseling
3 Cr.
EDCE 689
Advanced Theories and Professional Sem. III
1 Cr.
EDCE 697B EDCE 699
Theories of Couples Counseling Counseling Internship
Comprehensive Oral Examination
38 Cr.
2 Cr.
EDCE 550 EDCE 638
31 Cr.
2 Cr.
EDCE 592 EDCE 664
15 Cr.
3 Cr.
Assessment in Counseling Human Sexuality
TOTAL
49 Cr.
2 Cr.
5 Cr. 0 Cr.
60 Cr.
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling Part Time 3 Years – 60 Credits
YEAR ONE EDCE 560 EDCE 639 EDCE 588 EDCE 589 EDCE 616 EDCE 565 EDCE 603 EDCE 605 EDCE 698 YEAR TWO EDCE 583 EDCE 592 EDCE 695 EDCE 638 EDCE 650 EDCE 687 EDCE 696 EDCE 565 EDCE 603 EDCE 605 EDCE 698 YEAR THREE EDCE 664 EDCE 688 EDCE 697A EDCE 550 EDCE 689
FALL SEMESTER Critical Issues in Counseling Counseling Theories SPRING SEMESTER Human Growth and Development Marriage and Family Counseling Psychopathology & Psychopharmacology SUMMER SEMESTER *Assessment in Counseling *Human Sexuality *Occupational Choice and Career Development in Counseling *Research and Statistics FALL SEMESTER Introduction to Marriage and Family Counseling Advanced Family Systems Counseling Pre-Practicum SPRING SEMESTER Theories of Couples Counseling Group Process Advanced Theories and Professional Seminar I Counseling Practicum SUMMER SEMESTER *Assessment in Counseling *Human Sexuality *Occupational Choice and Career Development in Counseling *Research and Statistics FALL SEMESTER Group Facilitation Advanced Theories and Professional Seminar II Counseling Internship SPRING SEMESTER Multicultural Counseling Advanced Theories and Professional Sem.III
CREDITS 3 Cr. 3 Cr. 3 Cr. 3 Cr. 4 Cr. 3 Cr. 2 Cr. 2 Cr. 4 Cr. 2 Cr. 3 Cr. 3 Cr. 2 Cr. 2 Cr. 1 Cr. 3 Cr. 3 Cr. 2 Cr. 2 Cr. 4 Cr. 2 Cr. 1 Cr. 5 Cr. 3 Cr. 1 Cr.
TOTAL 6 Cr.
16 Cr.
EDCE 697B EDCE 699
Counseling Internship Comprehensive Oral Examination
*2 of these classes may be taken summer semester
5 Cr. 0 Cr.
60 Cr.
Master of Arts in School Counseling Full Time 2 Years – 60 Credits
YEAR ONE
FALL SEMESTER
EDCE 585
Introduction to School Counseling
EDCE 559 EDCE 639 EDCE 695 EDCE 698 EDCE 587 EDCE 588 EDCE 595 EDCE 616 EDCE 650 EDCE 687 EDCE 696 EDCE 564 EDCE 600 EDCE 605
YEAR TWO EDCE 581 EDCE 610 EDCE 664 EDCE 688
EDCE 697A EDCE 550 EDCE 689
EDCE 697B EDCE 699
Critical Issues in School Counseling Counseling Theories
Counseling Pre-Practicum Research and Statistics SPRING SEMESTER
CREDITS 3 Cr. 2 Cr. 3 Cr. 3 Cr. 4 Cr.
Child-Adolescent Counseling
3 Cr.
Special Issues in School Counseling
2 Cr.
Human Growth and Development
Psychopathology & Psychopharmacology Group Process
Advanced Theories and Professional Sem. I Counseling Practicum
SUMMER SEMESTER
4 Cr. 2 Cr. 1 Cr. 3 Cr. 2 Cr.
Occupational Choice and Career
2 Cr.
Development in Counseling FALL SEMESTER
2 Cr.
Group Facilitation
2 Cr.
Advanced Theories and Professional Sem. II Counseling Internship SPRING SEMESTER
1 Cr. 5 Cr. 3 Cr.
Counseling Internship
5 Cr.
Comprehensive Oral Examination
39 Cr.
2 Cr.
Multicultural Counseling
Advanced Theories and Professional Sem. III
33 Cr.
2 Cr.
Chemical Dependency in Counseling
Classroom Management in the Schools
15 Cr.
3 Cr.
Assessment in School Counseling Trauma, Crisis, and Grief
TOTAL
51 Cr.
1 Cr.
0 Cr.
60 Cr.
Master of Arts in School Counseling Part Time 3 Year – 60 Credits
YEAR ONE EDCE 559 EDCE 639 EDCE 698 EDCE 588 EDCE 616 EDCE 564 EDCE 605 YEAR TWO EDCE 585 EDCE 695 EDCE 560 EDCE 587 EDCE 595 EDCE 687 EDCE 696 EDCE 600 YEAR THREE EDCE 581 EDCE 610 EDCE 664 EDCE 688 EDCE 697A EDCE 550 EDCE 689 EDCE 697B EDCE 699
FALL SEMESTER Critical Issues in School Counseling Counseling Theories Research and Statistics SPRING SEMESTER Human Growth and Development Psychopathology & Psychopharmacology SUMMER SEMESTER Assessment in School Counseling Occupational Choice and Career Development in Counseling FALL SEMESTER Introduction to School Counseling Counseling Pre-Practicum SPRING SEMESTER Group Process Child-Adolescent Counseling Special Issues in School Counseling Advanced Theories and Professional Seminar I Counseling Practicum SUMMER SEMESTER Trauma, Crisis, and Grief FALL SEMESTER Chemical Dependency in Counseling Classroom Management in the Schools Group Facilitation Advanced Theories and Professional Seminar II Counseling Internship SPRING SEMESTER Multicultural Counseling Advanced Theories and Professional Sem. III Counseling Internship Comprehensive Oral Examination
CREDITS 3 Cr. 3 Cr. 4 Cr. 3 Cr. 4 Cr. 2 Cr. 2 Cr.
TOTAL 10 Cr. 17 Cr.
21 Cr.
2 Cr. 3 Cr.
26 Cr.
2 Cr. 3 Cr. 2 Cr. 1 Cr. 3 Cr.
37 Cr.
2 Cr.
39 Cr.
2 Cr. 2 Cr. 2 Cr. 1 Cr. 5 Cr.
51 Cr.
3 Cr. 1 Cr. 5 Cr. 0 Cr.
60 Cr.
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6) A written statement of purpose describing your
interest in graduate studies relating to some area in
the field, assessing your current strengths, and
addressing what you hope to gain from a master’s
degree program.
Application Deadline: January 13, 2021
Gonzaga University School of Education Graduate Admissions Call or Text: (509) 313-6240 gradadmissions@gonzaga.edu